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Now there's a taxi

I remember how impressed I was the first time I came to Europe and saw Mercedes taxis. It was a huge contrast with the disintegrating rattle traps I was used to in Canada.  Today I was startled to see many Teslas in the taxicab rank outside the airport. We rode in one to our hotel. Smooth ride. However Wayne was not able to sit in the back.  Still, a Tesla taxi. 

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