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You may just be closed off to the idea due to personality (not chatty) or due to lack of need (never needed to call and schedule a ride), but pre Uber (and mayb

• solardev 4y ago
  I'm not doubting that this CAN happen, just wondering where it DOES frequently happen. I do enjoy chatting with drivers, though these days it's 99% Lyft and almost never a taxi. Back in the day though, I'd ride a taxi maybe once a week or so. The opportunity never even came up, like how would you start that discussion...? "Cool chat bro, can I have your number so I can just call you direct next time and bypass dispatch?" I'm not saying this is unbelievable, I'm just genuinely curious as to how this comes to pass, organically. I've never heard of anyone doing this, so was surprised when you said it's common, that's all.
  • kyleee 4y ago
    in my experiences in a couple of places it was usually from recurring trips to downtown areas to bars, restaurants, etc. so after chatting a bit a business card was offered or just a hey here's my cell call anytime you want a ride and i think the direct relationship was good for both parties though of course sometimes the driver wouldn't be available and maybe my saying "common" is overstating it since my knowledge is ultimately quite limited compared to the universe of taxi/rider trips taken but I and a handful or friends/acquaintances over the years have had these (ultimately fleeting) taxi relationships which were generally pleasant while they lasted