Unseen JapanICYMI: The influx of tourists to Japan means there aren’t enough taxis to go around for everyone. That’s leading authorities around areas such as Hyogo Prefecture’s Himeji Castle to issue warnings to tourists about so-called “white taxis,” or unlicensed taxi services.
Kevin Karhan 
@unseenjapan propably because like the #Netherlands, #Japan has a spechal #VehicleTax Scheme re: #Taxis which instead get taxed by revenue, not flat fee.
- Which makes sense given strict #licensing and the fact that said vehicles in return are not legal to use privately.
Whilst Japan isn't known for much violent crime, I'd not use any illegal #Taxi simply because mugging is a risk factor and if something happens, insurance of the driver may not cover it with the added risk of getting charged for soliciting illegal taxi services if the police catches one as passenger...
- In other worlds: It's not worth it!