In market economies, consumers determine what services will be provided, not commissions made up of appointed and elected officials. This provision is neither efficient nor appropriate in a modern era driven by technology. This regulatory obstacle presumes that part-time operations are neither viable nor desirable. In fact, specialized and part-time operations are particularly well suited to meet consumer needs in the personal transportation market. With pagers and mobile cell phones, drivers can be dispatched anywhere in the city conveniently and cost effectively.
Owner operators can respond to calls and service requests personally at anytime of the day or night.
Part-time operations have the advantage of filling unmet demand for transportation services while also providing competition to existing services. These costs did not include operating costs such as vehicle maintenance and fuel. Entrepreneurs with low income and education levels but substantial industry experience are particularly hard hit by these regulations. This provision limits the ability of the taxicab market to meet targeted, specific needs. More specifically, minority and low-income neighborhoods of traditional cities tend to be the most underserved areas.