How to Solve Istanbul's Taxi Problem?

They call it the taxi problem, even we are affected by this problem in our own way. 

Taxis in Istanbul have really been a problem lately.

How to solve this problem is a really difficult question! 

So is this problem really a taxi problem? 

Or is it actually not a taxi problem, but another problem? 

For example, is it a license plate problem?

I will ignore the government's anger and stubbornness stemming from the loss of Istanbul for now. The real problem is this stubbornness, everyone sees it. But as I said, let's try to find a solution to this issue from a slightly different perspective.

First, I think it is necessary to get the facts straight.

Let's say I have a taxi license plate (I wish I did!). 

Having a taxi license plate is a very good investment if you can get one in time. Now it costs a lot of money. When it was first released, I don't think anyone expected it to be worth this much money.  

As I said, mine is just an example, let's say I invested in time and now I am earning a good income. 

If someone tries to take this opportunity away from me, of course I would object. If I have the power, I will probably do other things like the taxi barons are doing now. 

Well, okay, if this is an investment, then why is it not treated as an investment? 

Why is it not considered as an investment and a solution to the problem is not sought? 

Every investor wants their investment to make money. 

If new taxi plates are issued, my taxi's earnings will decrease. This is not in my interest. Therefore, as an investor, I don't want my earnings to decrease due to competition and I oppose new license plates. This is actually a natural reaction.

But if we turn taxis into a company like other companies, then things change. 

If a company decides to grow and make new investments, the methods are clear. 

Either the shareholders contribute to the investment in proportion to their shares, or the company makes new investments with the investment shares it will increase from its earnings and set aside.

Here is the solution for you!

The total number of taxis in Istanbul is known, and the owners of taxi license plates are also known. Let's make Istanbul taxis shareholders together and turn them into a commercial company. 

Let's share the shares of this company to all license plate owners in proportion to the cost of their license plates and the material value of their taxis. 

Then let's hand over the management of the taxi company to professional staff. 

Let the professional staff distribute profit shares to the shareholders in proportion to their shares. 

Since the subject is taxis, this share distribution should be monthly, weekly or even daily at the beginning if necessary. Everyone will receive more or less exactly what they are earning now. 

Then, if necessary, the company can add new taxis to the system and let it grow. Maybe the municipality buys shares from those who want to sell and owns some of the company shares. If it can buy enough shares to have a say in the management, then it can also bring up the issue of investment. So it can contribute to new investment and add new taxis to the company as it wishes. Maybe after a while the dividends will be distributed annually or several times a year, just like normal companies. Here is a normal company and a solution to the problem. 

In this case, as the company grows, the earnings of the shareholders will also increase. Therefore, today's license plate holders will not object. Normally, they shouldn't object if there is no one scratching their backs.

Moreover, you can also open the company to the stock exchange. Thus, anyone who wants will be able to sell their shares to someone else within the rules of trade. Anyone can also buy Istanbul Taxi shares. In other words, buying and selling shares can also be done easily on the stock exchange.

Those who do not want to sell keep their shares and continue to have periodic earnings. 

Those who want to can transfer it to someone else, and as much as they want. 

If one of the shareholders needs a lump sum of money, for example, they can sell as many shares as they need. They don't have to sell them all. I think this is also an advantage.

Since the management will be done by professional staff, the inspections will be done very well and the insurance and official records of the drivers will be done as they should be. Those who really deserve to be taxi drivers will work, those who have received the training will work. Thus, the citizens will also be comfortable. 

Moreover, with the company decisions, the modern taxi order is established as it should be. A modern taxi is comfortable, you enter your destination, it shows the route, the time, the fare, the name of the driver, the license plate of the taxi, all the information you need. You get in if you want, you are where you need to be at the exact time you want to be. No one can deceive you, you are sure that it is not an unpredictable driver taking you to the forest. No, my friend, he doesn't say he won't cross the road. Every condition is clear from the beginning. The buyer is satisfied, the seller is satisfied. Is that bad?

So everyone wins. License plate owners will agree to this system from the beginning, they will not object to it, as they can already earn much more.

They can also take part in the management if they wish. In this way, they can also contribute to the management in the system they are used to.

Here is the solution for you. Both citizens and investors, i.e. license plate owners, win. And this taxi problem will be solved with consent.

What do you think? I think this idea will work!

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