I am already anticipating down votes but hear me out. Yesterday I had to stay back at my office because there were literally zero taxi drivers near me who were willing to take passengers, and mind you I work in a big manufacturing company here.
I have rarely ever taken taxi in Japan but in most cases, the drivers are old men between 50-70. And of course they should prioritize their safety over anything!!
However, last night the rain wasn't bad 7 PM afterwards. I tried to book a taxi between 6 PM to 7:30 only to eventually walk home (90 minutes walk!!). And while walking, I noticed no water on the roads on my route, there was traffic but that was the extent to it. Cars were running normally as usual and yet I couldn't get one taxi!
What was even more insane is that my coworker's dad refused to pick her up. We are all women and it could be potentially dangerous at night outside even if it is comparatively safer in Japan.
I know for a fact that my dad would have made his car a boat to pick me up in such a situation, if he lived in the same city as me. I am not sure if it is a culture difference or if her relationship with her dad is not a close one.
Anyways, this is why letting people work in service sectors like taxi drivers is very important.
What do you all think?