Well, it&#x27;s closer to &#x27;Bought a taxi plate for $400k, it&#x27;s now worth ~$280k, here&#x27;s $20k for your troubles&#x27;<p>I&#x27;m not sure that the $280k pricetag is going to work given the changes (in Sydney, anyway).<p>The only advantage now that a taxi plate has is that they can stand at ranks, be hailed and operate at the Airport.