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Reply to How to be a TaxiCab rider:101 in Welcome JoeUser Forums

Yes this is so true. Most of what I had written was the everyday to day issues I come up against. But this comment of yours is very much on my mind during my night driving and bar pickups. If the person CAN NOT get to the car on their own steam without help then I will refuse to take them. Even so, before they get into the car, I will first find out where they are going and will get money up front. Also will tell them not to fall asleep . I also h

How to be a TaxiCab rider:101 in Welcome JoeUser Forums

There are always rules and regulations and do's and don't s of every type of business. I drive a taxi and still have trouble with passengers who think they can get away with a lot of stuff they know they can't. So right here and now I will list just what you can expect (or not, for that matter) if you where to get into MY cab. 1) give the call taker

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This is one of the biggest reasons I get money up front on drives I know will be over a certain amount....don't want to "eat" it so to speak. Where do people get off thinking they can get in a cab and ride free...my city ordinance states it is illegal to get into a taki without money. So if you plan to have the money on the other end or someone is going to pay the fare when I get there....best pre arrange it with the dispatch or have the othe

Reply to Cab Driving Terminology in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

Another way of saying run off is JACK RABBIT you also have the "I DIDN"T CALL A CAB"....then how is it , the computer has your phone # and address....not to mention the time of when you, or someone at that number had called. Like the dispatch says, "I wouldn't have sent you if they didn't call" we have boxes or area in which we will wait for calls. NO MONEY NO RIDE...what part of this don't you understand. This is how cabbi

Lifestyles and interests in Welcome JoeUser Forums

drive a taxi, have been for about 15 to 18 years now. Been asked a many questions and the only thing I can say is "I AM STILL HERE!" I drive as an independent contractor , driving when ever I want, for as long as I want (or should that be , NEED to?!) Been asked if I have driven all my life....NOPE, ony about half! I do have a life...seems so many don't think cabbie