Sunday, October 23, 2005

$15.00

The going rate for a taxi to drive a total of 2.5 miles, from Georgetown to Arlington. The trip does not include passage through a $9.00 toll, which would make the fee reasonable.

It is a complete joke that taxis can get away with gouging, as DC cabs do not have meters. Thankfully, they are being installed to end the nonsense. Sadly, if I am paying $15 for a cab, I am going to get at least $10 worth of verbally berating the bastard. I don't condone nastiness, but for the inflated fare and profit, he is going to get an earful of my stream of bull----.

Someone could make a killing starting a taxi business in DC that charges a reasonable rate, with nice drivers. I would relish the opportunity to tip generously if such a franchise existed.

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