Adam cannot afford to say no. Unlike most drivers of Beirut’s “servees” – shared taxis, the most common form of public transport in Lebanon's capital – he picks up almost anyone looking for a ride, even if it is for less than the set rate. “A lot of customers can’t afford the fare, so they offer 200,000 lira ($2.20) or less,” he told The National as he drove downtown. “People won’t ride if the price is too high.”