Originally Posted by
g_leyser
I guess I've just been on a cold streak with these guys lately.
I AM going to start telling them to hang up the phone though - that is a safety issue.
So how much do you tip these guys anyways? I usually will give up to $5 for an airport run if they are polite and I'm chatting with them, but obviously less if they're on the phone the whole time. For short rides around town I usually just add a $1 and change to the fare. Is that about right?
I have a friend who, when she gets into the cab, if the driver is on the phone, asks him to hang up. If he doesn't, she gets out. If he gets on the phone while driving, she asks him to hang up. If he doesn't, she asks him to pull over, pays and gets out. Granted, this is all "in town" driving, so that she'll be able to get another cab. I've been with her and seen this happen, so it's not just something that she
talks about.