Problem is, that some (many) taxi drivers refused to take people to some destinations, especially if they thought they might not get a fare to take 'em back to center city. I can remember getting into a cab late one night and asking to be taken to Mt. Airy. The taxi driver refused saying he "didn't go there". We wound up on the 23 trolley (tells you how long ago this was) and then finding out that our trolley stopped at Broad and Erie which, it turned out, was a fairly happinin' spot early, early in the morning. But that's a different story.
Of course, there is the issue that a lot of taxis won't pick up dark skinned citizens because they often ask to be taken into a part of town where the cabbie isn't likely to get a fare to bring him back. Again, a different story. -----Original Message----- From: Jessica Moore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2004 3:02 PM To: Clinton, J. Scott Subject: Re: SPAM SPAM -- Re: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport I haven't read the taxi riders bill of rights so you might be correct. But it does seem that they should take you where you want to go once you get in the cab and commit to the fare. But it seems logical that they should be able to decline a destination. My only point is the taxi driver is trying to earn as much money as possible for their long wait at the airport which is why they try to charge the flat rate to UC. I don't fault them for that and there is a work around. Thanks for your comments. Jessica Clinton, J. Scott wrote: >>It is, of course, >>the right of the taxi driver to wait for a center city destination to >>optimize the amount of time they made over the 2 hour wait. >> >> > >Actually, it isn't. They must take you where you ask to go. Part of >the taxi riders "bill of rights". They don't, however, have to wait in >the line at the airport, they can deadhead back to town if they like. > > > > > ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
