by Mike Krumboltz They're not as bad as mechanics or lawyers, but taxi drivers do have a bit of reputation for inflating their fares. But is this true or just an urban legend designed to keep Midwesterners out of Times Square ? Unfortunately, it appears to have a ring of truth to it. We're not saying all taxi drivers are scamming. Far from it. But a recent story about New York cabbies overcharging their customers has set off a firestorm of buzz.