This is my view out the taxi window. Or rather, this is my view OF the taxi window. I’m outraged. This is the entire window!
Taxi window obstruction
Over-reacting? This is in Stockholm, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I’m just arriving and this is what I see of the city. No gorgeous buildings, no bridges, no sparkling water. And then I’m leaving, on my way to the airport, anticipating a final look at fir trees and birches that seem to grow right out of the granite base of Sweden, and the infinite shades of green that define the countryside. Maybe I’m a first-time visitor—and this is my first impression of Swedish hospitality!
I’m talking to you, TaxiKurir. For a $100-ride to or from the airport, I want my view. I make the trip often—ten or more times every summer and several in between. So maybe you’ll feel my absence when I travel with your competitors instead. Right. I know you won’t.
Believe it or not, the next TaxiKurir cab I took had even less view out the taxi window. In place of the large “F” sticker was an even larger square one. Wondering about the window on the opposite side? Same huge stickers. No view out of either window.
Ignorance or arrogance
With the solid headrest in front of me and windows obliterated left and right, I’m feeling a bit claustrophobic back here. TaxiKurir is not the only cab company in Stockholm.
What are they thinking?
Answer: they’re not.
The stickers is regulated by Swedish law. So don’t blame the taxi company…
Why does it always seem worse when Swedes do it? Once upon a time there was only one taxi company. Taxi Stockholm. Things were good. Then someone decided the sector should be deregulated. So look what we got now. They do think – but not in your best interests. And I fear they don’t listen much either.
Amazing! You need to contact the cab companies directly, because you are right, they are not thinking.