Originally Posted by
dccarroll
1. Is there any way to tell if a Boston cabbie is looking for a fare or not? They never use the light.
True, but lots of cities have this problem. Ever been to DC? They don't even have lights.
Originally Posted by dccarroll
2. Boston has ridiculous laws regarding cabs--if a cab is stationed in Cambridge, they aren't allowed to pick up fares in Boston. This means that if you're in Boston, and an empty Cambridge cab drives by, the cabbie isn't allowed to pick you up.
Not ridiculous. Quite standard, actually. In DC an Arlington cab can't pick up someone in DC.
If you call the cab company, however, and request a cab, they can pick you up.
Originally Posted by dccarroll
3. I can't even begin to count the number of times I've had to give my cab driver directions--even to places like Copley or the Airport.
That surprises me.
BTW, your home, CMH has really bad cabs. That's if you can even find one.