Name: 18 Things Even the Politest Taxi Driver Won't Tell You About
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If you use taxi services often enough, you might know that taxi drivers have secrets

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Let's figure out what things you should pay attention to while getting into a car, why

you should always check the meter, and why it often takes taxi drivers so long to pick

Most modern taxis already have POSs, but there are still a lot of cars that don't.

In these vehicles, people have to pay cash.

If the driver says they don't have change, the passenger will have nothing to do but

Ask your taxi driver if they have change in advance — then you won't have to face an

After you hear it, it might make sense to call for a new taxi.

A person who drives for a living (and uses GPS at that) shouldn't ask such questions.

It can indicate that they want to take advantage of you.

And if you answer, "No, I don't know where it is," they may choose a longer route.

Airport taxi drivers charge tourists more.

If an airport taxi driver assumes that you're a tourist, they may decide to give you a sightseeing

Of course, it'll cost you way more than just a direct taxi ride to your destination.

That's why if you're indeed a tourist, open GPS on your phone and ask the driver to take

Some taxi drivers can start the meter not when you climb into their car, but as soon

But if you don't pay attention to the meter that's already well on its way, you'll pay

extra for the waiting time (which you aren't supposed to do unless it's more than 10 minutes).

They have a way to inform the police they're in trouble.

Well, it might not work in all countries, but in some places, taxis have a panic button

If a passenger's causing problems, the driver can press this button, and a flashing yellow

light will appear at the vehicle's front and rear ends and behind its grill.

Some taxi drivers push this button when they feel their passenger isn't going to pay for

Ever heard about a popular taxi companies' motto, "The passenger's safety over the driver's

Well, there are taxi drivers who love to misinterpret this rule to earn some extra cash.

They take it extremely slowly at the traffic lights and consider traffic jams their best

If you want to avoid getting stuck, provide your driver with exact directions.

A taxi driver can drop you off earlier than needed.

If there are some obstacles preventing them from going directly to your destination, for

example, heavy traffic or some construction works, some taxi drivers may leave you several

This way, they save their time and gas money.

The only thing you can do in this situation is to send a complaint to the company they

They can't start a conversation with you.

According to this unwritten rule, the only person in the car who can start talking is

If you feel tired of listening to the taxi driver's life stories, you can politely interrupt

On the other hand, if you're new to the neighborhood, it may be useful to ask your driver for some

recommendations, like what places to visit and where to eat.

If you need to make several stops before arriving at your final destination, discuss it with

Tell them exactly for how long you're going to be absent and don't stay inside for longer

Taxi drivers need to earn their living, and they can't wait for you for hours.

A new customer may come along, and you'll be left stranded before reaching your final

Before starting your trip, make sure that the meter has the correct settings.

Taxi companies can have different prices for certain parts of the day and night.

If your driver puts a wrong type of ride in the system, the bill can turn out much higher

You should not only sneak a peek at the meter at the beginning of your trip but also watch

Taxi drivers always watch passengers in the back.

If they notice you aren't paying attention, the most dishonest ones can try to give you

Check the meter several times throughout your trip.

This way, you'll notice if the sum has suddenly increased.

When you arrive at your destination, make sure that the numbers in your bill and on

Check your valuables before leaving a taxi.

Don't let your valuables lie around during a taxi trip.

Before leaving the car, make sure that you haven't left anything on the seat.

Most taxi drivers go to great lengths to deliver forgotten items to their owners.

(And while doing it, they waste their time and gas.

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