On the list of world problems , the difficulties of Paris taxi riders may seem to rank low . France is suffering from a world-famous taxi shortage , says David Frum . Despite attempts at reform , the number of taxis has increased less than 14 % since 12 years , he says . Europe 's economic crisis is embodied in France 's failure to fix this problem , cabs says . Frum : Europe 's anti-competitive rules that prevent hiring are an economic burden .
France is suffering from a world-famous taxi shortage , says David Frum . Despite attempts at reform , the number of taxis has increased less than 14 % since 12 years , he says . Europe 's economic crisis is embodied in France 's failure to fix this problem , cabs says . Frum : Europe 's anti-competitive rules that prevent hiring are an economic burden .