>>18556327 (pb)

>So like a license or permit. What is the potential value? I have no idea of the economics of a NY cab business.

Being a cabbie is a reliable job, particularly in NYC, Manhattan, etc.The drivers eat, the cab drivers' union stay fat, and tourists get fleeced. Getting a medallion, which is necessary to drive an official and approved taxi, is remarkably expensive. Possibly bc of guys like Cohen.

*Uber and Lyft took some of that business, of course.