"The only reason the entry is restricted is to prop up prices and enrich the "haves" who want to protect their slice of the pie."
I could bring up points about how and why the municipality doesn't present more permits based upon studies of how many rides are need based upon population with variations during specific times of the year, notably winter and holidays, or that having too many for-hire vehicles on the road would dilute the market too much and lead to a majority of the vehicles not having enough revenue to cover the costs of fuel, maintenance, insurance, etc. without concerns of overwork/loss of sleep/dangerous corner cutting in vehicle safety, equipment, etc. that led to similar issues with sleep deprived workers in flight towers, or . . .

I really suggest you actually do some research in regards to the for-hire vehicle industry but it is a waste of time as you have already come to your conclusion based upon ignorance.