John W. <worthj1970@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I think the Japanese promote this myth as well. But if it's so easy, why
> can't taxi drivers find a place by its address? In my experience you 
> pretty much have to drive the taxi yourself to get to where you're 
> going, unless it's a well-known destination.

That's actually changing, with the navigation systems becoming common in
many of the newer taxis and most of the independents.

-- 
Matt
matt@gol.com