So the WAX costs me $1 and there is no need to tip.
Young folks would have to pay $2
A more complicated two bus route to strip or off strip casinos would double those costs and certainly add inconvenience.
Here are the comparable taxi rates on average and BEFORE tip.
The difference is what the convenience costs.
http://taxi.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/taxinvgov/content/Rider_Info/46x132T1ApproxFares.pdf
Here is a way to estimate other trips in Vegas and other countries:
http://www.taxifarefinder.com/