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re: NOLA Cab Driver didn't run the meter Saturday Night
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:09 pm to Golfer
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:09 pm to Golfer
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Yea, I was in no state of mind to think about this.
I was in Dallas and they tried this shite, he told me to go inside and use the ATM. I called him on his bullshite and said he can swipe my CC or get nothing. He just cursed and closed the door because he knew he didn't start the meter.
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Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:09 pm to Slingin Pickle
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special event rates are common
They are also illegal.
There is a rate set by the State/City that is charged.
They like to do it because they don't have to kick back the taxi company since they just picked you up, you didn't call. It makes them more money.
I have a guy that I call that is prompt and take my gf and I anywhere anytime and we just do a flat rate that is fair and we both win.
But it's illegal if they don't use the meter.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:10 pm to Golfer
5 bucks for a 10 minute cab ride in a major city? Holy crap that's a steal, I would've paid that and been ecstatic. Cab fares are a frickin ripoff most of the time. I dont' think I've seen a rate that low since college.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:10 pm to barry
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Thats good to know, the cabs i took earlier this year were still cash only.
And as I said, if you want, you can now "black market" deal with them for a cheaper cash rate to keep it off the books.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:11 pm to Golfer
I've spent over $100 on cabs down here. Don't bitch.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:12 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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And as I said, if you want, you can now "black market" deal with them for a cheaper cash rate to keep it off the books.
Obviously, you can always negotiate ahead of time. We took a cab from FQ to Harahan at 4am the night of the LSU BAMA NC game
.Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:12 pm to KosmoCramer
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They are also illegal.
Special event fares are not illegal in new Orleans
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:12 pm to WG_Dawg
I did find this online...not sure if Endymion qualifies as a "Sporting Event or Concert" but I suppose he was correct. Though, he should have still run the meter.
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Sec. 162-747. - Rates for special events
$5.00/person or the metered fare, whichever is greater For transporting passengers to or from any place or point within the city to or from below to attend regularly scheduled sporting events and/or concerts, taxicabs may charge the special event fare beginning two hours before and until two hours after the special event.
Fogelman Arena of Tulane University
Superdome
Nat Keifer UNO Lakefront Arena
Southern University of New Orleans Gymnasium
Xavier Field House
Saenger Theatre
City Park Stadium
Pan American Stadium
Fair grounds
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:13 pm to Golfer
You can report him to the Taxicab Bureau. They're looking for people to turn in drivers who don't run the meter
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:13 pm to tgrbaitn08
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Haha no. You're an idiot.
yea im an idiot because the law has changed and I've been to NOLA once since then. Sorry dipshit.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:13 pm to The Cow Goes Moo Moo
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Did this one time, cab driver called cops and i was arrested for minor theft.
Yeah, my brother did the same in Austin and also got arrested. Just pay the guy $5/person and move on.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:14 pm to MillerMan
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Yeah, my brother did the same in Austin and also got arrested.
Austin cab drivers are awful.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:16 pm to Golfer
It's posted in the cab. 2hr before and after parades $5/per person.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:16 pm to Golfer
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I did find this online...not sure if Endymion qualifies as a "Sporting Event or Concert" but I suppose he was correct. Though, he should have still run the meter.
Ya, he should have ran it, but higher rate wins so you would pay the flat fare rate at the minimum. If anything, you could only save money in this scenario and you're in the wrong if yesterday was indeed a "special event" day.
ETA: I guess this means you should be nice and go pay the man the rate...if you can find him.
This post was edited on 3/3/14 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:18 pm to barry
No you're an idiot bc you stated it like it was fact when in fact it's been over a year since cabs where required to take cc.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:19 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
cabbies are some real corrupt SOBs
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:20 pm to wizziko
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You can report him to the Taxicab Bureau. They're looking for people to turn in drivers who don't run the meter
This. The cabs in NOLA are required to take a CC, but many will tell you that their machine is broken so that they don't have to report it. As soon as you threaten to call the Taxi Bureau to report the "broken" CC Machine, the machine magically works.
This post was edited on 3/3/14 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:20 pm to Golfer
Years ago I got in a cab and the guy forgot to run the meter and didn't charge me. I gave him $20 anyway of course, but...yeah.
Posted on 3/3/14 at 2:23 pm to mm2316
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This. The cabs in NOLA are required to take a CC, but many will tell you that their machine is broken so that they don't have to report it. As soon as you threaten to call the Taxi Bureau to report the "broken" CC Machine, the machine magically works.
I've had several bitch and moan about CC requirement like it's such a fricking inconvenience to them
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