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But taxis are horrible in so many other ways. Either they are allowed to act in the way they do ("oops. My card reader isn't working") or the rules aren't enfor
by xmprt 7y ago
But taxis are horrible in so many other ways. Either they are allowed to act in the way they do ("oops. My card reader isn't working") or the rules aren't enforced. The average Uber ride is miles better than a taxi ride and just as a matter of scale, the extremes will be worse.
- codyb 7y agoIn Manhattan the taxis seem pretty reasonable to me but that may be an outlier for a variety of reasons.
- rchaud 7y agoIf the card reader isn't working, that's their problem. Cab company policies are clear regarding payment methods. If the driver is looking for a cash fare, they can let the customer know before the ride starts. If they don't, they're SOL.
- amscanne 7y agoI think the comment is that even if you’re willing to confront the driver, you’re forced into an awkward social situation (the confrontation, yelling and anger, having them angrily “get the card reader worker”). Many people (myself included) would pay to avoid such nonsense, so the “cost” of a taxi is often much higher than the meter fare. There’s other factors: dangerous driving, refusal to take you to your destination and the following confrontation (also illegal, but happens often), etc. All this also depends on where you are. Some cities have great taxis. I’m basing my opinion here on Toronto pre-Uber taxis.