McCarran International Airport and The Nevada Taxicab Authority have teamed in Las Vegas to deter long hauling, a practice of taxi cab drivers' extending their routes by taking the long way round. The new signs will list fares' prices, so the taxis can't invent or extend them as they go, and they will list the three routes that are most popular in terms of airport traffic, as well. The whole debacle of long hauling has called attention to the whole practice, which the airport hopes the new signs will shut down

The signs will appear first on doors 1 and also number 4 at the #1 Terminal and at the #3 Terminal, as well. These will not only display routes, times, and fares, but they also will post the various routes to the following places: Paradise Road, Las Vegas Boulevard, as well as Interstate 15.

The practice of long hauling itself is frowned on by airport officials because of the impact that it has on the reputation of the area. Taxis should be accessible, fair, and easy to hail. No real hassle or long wait times should be permitted, and the long-standing practice of fleecing passengers must be ended, wherever it does crop up.

If the fares are coming from McCarran, the meter charges an overall rate of $3.30 and a fee that the airport charges, a $2 surcharge. Rates after that will be $2.60 per mile or 50 cents per minute if the cab is going fewer than 12 mph speed. A $3 fee is added for those choosing to pay via credit card instead of cash.