Seeking a good (reliable) taxi company in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St Paul). A long term Insomniac, now I'm having trouble staying awake more than 25 minutes if driving alone, and want to have the option of getting off the road and calling a cab. Reviews on the web seem totally variable. [more inside]
posted by judybxxx on Oct 6, 2009 - 7 answers

So are there any taxi companies in Fort Wayne, IN, that don't suck? [more inside]
posted by valkyryn on Aug 28, 2009 - 3 answers

Some taxis (in Vancouver, perhaps elsewhere too?) have Mahadev stencilled on the back bumper. What the heck is that about, mefites?
posted by bellbellbell on Jul 6, 2009 - 12 answers

Why are taxi fare structures so complicated? [more inside]
posted by cilantro on Jul 5, 2009 - 10 answers

I will be visiting Manhattan and staying on the Upper West Side (near 80th St), but I want to visit friends in Teaneck, New Jersey. What's the most sensible and convenient way to travel between these locations? Rent a car, call a cab, or use a car service? I'm aware that I can take a bus from the Port Authority, but I'll be bringing little kids.
posted by Joe in Australia on Jun 13, 2009 - 11 answers

The local taxi company charges more if they know you're on your way to catch the competing airport shuttle. Is this legal? [more inside]
posted by joe vrrr on Jun 1, 2009 - 14 answers

Coming to Chicago for a weekend w. my 8-month-old baby. Hotel isn't walking distance to the L, so we'll need cabs a couple of times in town - never on Interstate. What are the rules for child seats in Chicago taxis? Should we plan on bringing the whole set-up from home? What do local daddies do?
posted by smelvis on Mar 23, 2009 - 7 answers

Does anyone have advice or first hand experience being a taxi driver? [more inside]
posted by sharkhunt on Feb 27, 2009 - 9 answers

ParisFilter: what is the best way to get from the Gare d'Austerlitz to Orly Sud? [more inside]
posted by fantine on Feb 24, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for reliable, cheap towncar/taxi/vehicle-for-hire to get from Orlando International to the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. [more inside]
posted by Lizc on Feb 18, 2009 - 3 answers

Help, I left some important paperwork in the back of a NYC cab last night! [more inside]
posted by ceribus peribus on Oct 17, 2008 - 6 answers

Etiquette Filter: Headphones in a taxi - kosher or totally rude? [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon on Sep 19, 2008 - 23 answers

Greensboro NC filter - a friend at Guilford College in Greenboro needs a taxi at 5 am Tuesday morning. All the cab companies have zero or lousy ratings. Any recommendations??
posted by metahawk on Sep 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Heathrow to Central London. Which car service do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty on Jul 19, 2008 - 7 answers

New Yorkers, help a former New Yorker out! How impractical would it be to take a taxi from LaGuardia Airport in New York out to Locust Valley, NY, versus renting a car for the weekend (not this weekend—no holiday rush implied.) [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Jul 4, 2008 - 10 answers

What are my transportation options for traveling from Manhattan to Putnam County Supreme Court in Carmel, New York? [more inside]
posted by manderacg on Apr 8, 2008 - 1 answer

What strategies do taxi drivers use to make the most money in the least amount of time, other than taking out-of-towners the long way? Do taxi companies impose rules on their drivers to distribute the work fairly? Do taxi drivers form alliances to help each other get the best work? (Not planning to be a taxi driver, just curious about how it all works.)
posted by pitseleh on Mar 19, 2008 - 24 answers

Will a box of dimensions 8" x 29.5" x 53" fit in a standard New York yellow taxi? What about one of them minivan or SUV ones?
posted by skryche on Aug 10, 2007 - 6 answers

My flight arrives at 6:40 and I need to get to the Hyatt in Schamburg by 8:15-ish. Prefer train but don't know if it's possible. [more inside]
posted by stuboo on Jul 11, 2007 - 14 answers

Can anyone recommend a good taxi service in Los Angeles to use on a Friday or Saturday night? I'm thinking 213 and downtown-ish. A few I've tried are always busy on hot nights. Thanks.
posted by fac21 on Jun 26, 2007 - 0 answers

Taxi Filter: I recently started to drive a cab for a living. I am looking for general/intermediate/advance advice on the Craft. Anything and everything that could help me be a better cabbie would be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by Rolandkorn on Apr 3, 2007 - 23 answers

FamilyVacationTime! I'm arriving in Orlando via air on Easter Sunday to meet up with my family. What's the Taxi situation like on holidays at the airport? Also, I am departing via Amtrak on the following Friday. What's the area around the train station like? What's the best way to get to the Downtown Amtrak station from the Kissimee area? [more inside]
posted by Geckwoistmeinauto on Mar 19, 2007 - 2 answers

Hey, remember those MTV commercials from the mid-90s with the creepy, sweaty cabbie? Who directed those? Who starred in them? [more inside]
posted by Sticherbeast on Jan 14, 2007 - 11 answers

I need some help finding a short Nabokov passage. I've exhausted Amazon's Search Inside feature as well as my ability to Google. [more inside]
posted by Ian A.T. on Jan 12, 2007 - 5 answers

Do (can?) people tip Ben Bailey, the driver of the Cash Cab? [more inside]
posted by gregoryc on Oct 24, 2006 - 6 answers

Best non-taxi shuttle or car service from San Francisco (city) to OAK (Oakland Airport)? [more inside]
posted by Señor Pantalones on Oct 1, 2006 - 12 answers

What is the cheapest way for me to get from Estapona (Spain) to Gibraltar or Algeciras? The closest train stop would be in Malaga, which is even farther in the wrong direction. I don't have a European driver's license, so it appears that I won't be able to rent a car. Bus? Taxi? Are those going to be outrageously expensive? My Spanish is quite bad; should I even consider hitchhiking?
posted by Plutor on Aug 30, 2006 - 10 answers

I have noticed that there are a lot of taxis that are Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. Are they actually old police cars or are they purchased new? [more inside]
posted by nekton on Jul 17, 2006 - 18 answers

Why are there no water taxis across the San Francisco Bay? Can I kayak to work? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Jun 6, 2006 - 22 answers

Looking for taxi/vehicle dispatch software. Preferably web-based with scheduling/reservations built in as well as vehicle tracking of some sort. I'm looking mainly for personal experience or recommendations.
posted by jacobsee on Feb 23, 2006 - 1 answer

Do taxi drivers have some sort of unspoken agreement with the police about seatbelts? [more inside]
posted by ODiV on Jun 24, 2005 - 14 answers

NYC: How much, if any, are you supposed to tip car-service drivers? [more inside]
posted by nobody on May 17, 2005 - 7 answers

In this post, we decided only people with rare skills can get work visas. This has me wondering, how does the stereotypical immigrant taxi driver/office cleaner/etc get one? Or are they just a stereotype?
posted by cillit bang on May 14, 2005 - 13 answers

I'm pursuing selling some of my songs. Anyone have any experience good/bad with Taxi?
posted by ZenMasterThis on Dec 28, 2004 - 4 answers

Do those wooden-bead car seat covers you see taxi drivers using (at least in NYC) really work? Are they comfortable for long drives?
posted by gottabefunky on Feb 1, 2004 - 12 answers