By Carol J. Williams, Los Angeles Times
In Saudi Arabia there has been an innovative method of having less traffic on the road. The only way anyone can get a ride from a taxi is if they call in advance to book their ride. Passengers are no longer allowed to stand on the corner of streets and wave for a taxi to stop and take them to their destination. Even if they are just coming out of an airport, the passengers must call the taxi to reserve a spot. In addition to this new law, all taxi drivers need to place a tracking system in their cars so the company they work for will know exactly where they are going. Any unauthorized stops, driving with no passengers, or breaking any traffic rules will be automatically reported to their bosses.
This new law is very beneficial for Saudi Arabia and its citizens. Less traffic on the road means less pollution in the city which is healthier for the people. Less taxis also gives room for other cars to drive easily and the chance of accidents drops. The fact that there are tracking systems in the taxis is important for the company. A taxi driver will not be able to use the taxi for his personal needs.
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