Wednesday, December 2, 2009
By the Way Morning Roundup: Taxi Driver Edition
Posted by Tracy Moore on Wed, Dec 2, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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Oh the problem's with Nashville's taxis! Where to begin. Well first, you have to watch the meter. Some drivers will press the button to charge you by the time on top of mileage. This is only legal when they are waiting on you at a convenience store, ATM or quick errand between your pickup and drop-pff locations. You would be surprised how many do this.
Payment can be an issue. In NYC, Boston, or Chicago, cabs are outfitted with a credit card reader in the back seat. The credit card terminal/computer screen lists the fare breakdown, driving route, etc. (http://www.creativemobiletech.com/solutions/vsol2.html) In Nashville,drivers have to "call it in" while you sit at your destination. Many will take an imprint of your card with those archaic AMEX carbon copy gadgets.
Above all, I find it annoying as hell to give the driver directions. If I don't - they will take the long route to jack up the meter. I feel like I am sitting in the back seat anticipating a problem. Stress should not be part of the experience.
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No. Please no on the taxi etiquette course. Do people think it's rude for drivers not to make chitchat? I like the quiet on the ride home away from my small, superficial relationship with a stranger.
Ashley, btw, you are one of my favorite superficial relationships.
If you ever do have anything significant, brutally honest or emotionally sensitive that you need to get off your chest, please keep it to yourself. I'd hate to spoil our special bond.
A superficial relationship with Ashley would be a step up from my current non-existent one.
Ashley, btw, you are one of my favorite superficial relationships.
A superficial relationship with Ashley would be a step up from my current non-existent one.
Please don not use taxis. Use Metro Livery. Best of Nashville Scene 2009. They have best rates with best cars and all American cool drivers!
Terri!
