I take cabs about 10 times in a week, and always arrive promptly at my pick up points. I have come to notice that cabbies start the meter almost immediately, while they stall to stop the running meter upon arrival. They would adjust everything else, turn the lighting on, inch up undesirably ahead of your desired destination, but just won't stop the meter, despite the vehicle already in stationary position. This extra second would cause the fare to jump by 30cents including surcharge.What is 30 cents when you are already prepared to spend a startup amount of about $7 when you book a cab? But as more cabbies do it, the more angst I get. I whined about the extra charge, I even resorted to telling the uncles twice to stop their cabs. They would retort that I got to pay whatever amount on the meter. Others would deny my allegations.Rightfully, unless the vehicle is obstructing traffic, they should stop immediately at my command. Especially since I have always stopped at designated lobby landings of commercial buildings, and private residences.Recently I demanded for receipts I obviously do not need and complained about their stalling. 2 cabbies made a protesting sound like I was being unreasonable. So I decided to post their receipts here.I would have accepted the amounts if they rounded to the next dollar nicely. But no, I get change in numerous coins I so detest. But in principle I would take that money. I usually round up the payment to the next dollar if it is within 55 cents of the next dollar. I expect cabs to round it down witjin 20 cents. E.g. Cab fares greater than $x.45, I will give $x+1; Cab fares less than $x.15, I expect to pay just $x; if it amounts to $x.20 to $x.40, I will pay the exact amount or give $x.50.From now on, I am collecting receipts of the fares that jumped only because these cabbies unnecessarily delay and gives me more coins than I could have received for. It is a matter of principle. But what can I do but pay them? Sent from Samsung Galaxy Note
foolsh_2000
what is the big deal even if it jump by 50 cents!it's just that ur too conscious of such thing!when normally if fare comes out to extra 10 or 15 cents eg $8.15 i just charge $8!easier for me and i save on coins!
SBS3688Y
i take taxis on average 12 times per week but never really encountered such problems le????