Good point, Big_frank. It does make a difference for solo travelers though. Especially those on a tight budget like myself. Route taxis are great for staying on route, for one person, like heading to Shamrock or downtown and back from say Margaritaville area. Sometimes it's great to have a ride, especially when carrying bags. A hotel charter can charge $10 return for that ride. Same cost for one or two people. I'd be a lot less mobile without route taxis.