Judging by these shots alone I'd very much prefer Boston, far more similar to what we have here.
That Roman-like chessboard pattern of NY would drive me crazy before it makes reaching a place easier. It made sense 2000 years ago, not with cars. I mean, you're constantly stopping at a crossing / red light? It's painful to watch 🥴
@SomeMichGuy The sea doesn't concern me much, you can be safely distant from everyone. But man, the canals.. I absolutely hate navigating the canals. It was less stressful driving in those medieval alleys like in Perugia, with cars coming from the opposite direction and nearly touching with the mirrors, than navigating Venice's canals.
@SomeMichGuy Kinda, the government haven't released any in a while, and the ones already assigned are sold/transfered and treated de facto as if they are some sort of feudal right.
On top of that the category is notorious for evading taxes like crazy, and opposing any competition (e.g. Uber)
@SomeMichGuy Beaches, pharmacies, skiing facilities to name a few have more or less the same licensing system.
Make it make sense, we've liberalized things like energy, telco, highways and such critical infrastructure, but taxis need protection from capitalism lol