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Istanbul taxi problem pits Gulf tourists against Turkey's locals

Turkish people have long blamed Arab tourists’ generous tips for the city’s cab shortage, but this may not be the case anymore.

Official yellow taxis and van vehicles wait for their customers at the Eminonu district in Istanbul, on March 30, 2018.  (Photo credit OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

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