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How the hell can you end up paying the wrong price. There is a leaflet in the taxi itself explaining pricing, and there is a taximeter. And no expectation of ti
by brohee 13y ago
How the hell can you end up paying the wrong price. There is a leaflet in the taxi itself explaining pricing, and there is a taximeter. And no expectation of tipping. Also prominently displayed is the number to call if something is wrong. For all its faults, it's a heavily regulated activity...
- david927 13y agoSeriously? I've lived in Prague for years and sometimes struggled with the taxis there (you have to use the right company, watch out for turbo which spins up the meter, etc.). I'm sorry but it's nothing compared to France. I don't know of a single local here who uses a taxi. I'm sure I could call the number to report each ride, but I'd just rather avoid it.
- brohee 13y agoThere are 17000 taxis in Paris, so I doubt that I'm their only customer. And I'll answer to your anecdotal evidence that 100% of the people I know take a taxi somewhat regularly...
- rmc 13y agoTaxis in new accession states (i.e. 'out east') are IME more corrupt than taxis in countries in the west.