Another view of taxis

Re “Taking L.A. for a ride,” Opinion, Jan. 1

Cruising taxis won’t reduce traffic or emissions.

I agree with Patt Morrison that allowing cabs to easily pick up people who flag them down would benefit potential cab riders in busy areas such as downtown and Hollywood.

However, I don’t understand Morrison’s statement that doing so “could cut down on traffic jams and carbon outlay.” To the contrary, having empty cabs cruising the streets looking for fares would increase traffic and emissions.

Ed Schoch

Westchester