Show fL LET GEORGE DO IT 2 Taxi Riders Would Share Cab Expense Two Inquiries regarding the taxicab taxicab taxicab taxi- taxi cab loading law come from Mrs l I C. C Allen 1480 Roberta st. st and Myra lyra S. S State Why Is la this silly sUly law In hi eff effee ef- ef r rf f fee e c t prohibiting two persons from sharing the same taxicab taxi cab 1 asks ask s Miss Why is 18 the city commission so down on 4 cabs w writes r toe II Mrs Allen Y You u George Georce GeorgeI I say the thebus bus lines cant can't get enough buses to provide comfortable service sere ice then why not allow the taxicabs taxicabs taxicabs taxi- taxi cabs to o carry a double load As to fare why not have each passenger p pay y for tor his share of the thep q qI p Both these readers must have I been misinformed as t to th the pro pro- pro pro- I visions lo of the city ity ordinances ances gov governing gov 1 erring operating of at taxicabs in the city acco according ing to E E. E Bay Christen Christen- sea Ben en city city- attorney who explained d the law to George The law states ta s that the person first hiring the taxicab has haa the right to occupy It alone or may share it with another party if he desires The cab driver may pick pickup pickup pickup up another party only if it the first passenger gives his permission according according according ac ac- cording to the c statute Passengers sharing the same cab usually pay for tor their share of the trip at their individual d destinations destinations destina destina- but there thero is no o provision Jl n in I the law on this detail Its It's up to the passengers Mr Christensen pointed out Not more than five occupants occupant Including the dri driver er m may y Tide ride In Ina a acab cab at one time according to the law Send questions suggestions or complaints to George In care car of The Telegram S. S Main Include Include In Inv clude elude full names and addresses In letters George eorge will use only JulI Jul- Jul Ini Initials I If It so requested |