Originally Posted by
baccarat_king
You could have just walked up to any of the guys who handle opening the cab doors for passengers (@ the hotels) ... just approach discreetly and mention you are in a real rush, and here is a $20 for the help --- slip said $20; and you will get the next cab. The cab dude (for lack of a better term) will hold back the next people in line.
Couldn't you just go to a bellman beside the one running the taxi stand and tell him you'd like a private car and end up paying the same for a private car without having to cut the taxi line? If I was ready to spend $20 more, I would think that would work, but have honestly never tried it (since I've never had to deal with such bad lines).