Taxi Tyranny in Paradise

St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, is no paradise when it comes to transportation. Government laws meant to "protect" the local taxi industry inflate travel costs, leaving visitors and locals paying a pretty penny just to get around the island. It's a classic case of regulatory overreach favoring special interests over consumers' convenience and their wallets. Instead of a relaxing island escape, tourists find themselves trapped in a web of bureaucracy and high fares, showcasing another example of how government meddling stifles competition and drives up prices, even in paradise.