[nabs-l] Cab Drivers Talking on Their Cell Phones

[Kirt Manwaring]

Nicole,
  I've seen similar studies; maybe I should be more bothered than I am
now.  It's happened to me a couple times, but not all that often.  The
one thing we probably should keep in mind is that taxi drivers need to
stay in pretty constant contact with their dispatchers so they can
know where they're going after they drop you off, report if there are
traffic problems, find out if there's some sort of blockage they'd
need to avoid, that sort of thing.  I've seen some cab drivers use a
radio for this, I've seen some use phones, I think there are some cabs
with built-in computers for communication between driver and
dispatcher but I've not ridden in one personally (to my knowledge),
but the driver has to be able to talk to the dispatcher somehow.
According to the studies you're referencing, that's going to be
dangerous however they do it, but it has to be done.  In any case, I
think it's understandable if you're bothered by that distraction.
Maybe hire a driver if it really makes you feel uncomfortable?  These
are just my thoughts, take them for what they're worth.  (which is
probably not a lot, *grin*)
  Best,
Kirt

On 7/16/11, Humberto Avila <avila.bert.humberto2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> I do have questions about this. In some states,  they are already implying
> the law that requires people to not talk or text while driving. That being
> said, taxi drivers must, and with higher importance, be able to respect that
> law and if they break it, they can even lose their job.
>
> As to if they bother me or not, I don't think they bother me as much. But
> what if drivers are texting on their mobile phones while driving--that will
> be much worse in terms of safety because, A, they can get into accidents,
> and, B, the police can sneak out for them and C, we can't always hear their
> fingers!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Nicole B. Torcolini at Home
> Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 11:45 AM
> To: NABS-L
> Subject: [nabs-l] Cab Drivers Talking on Their Cell Phones
>
>     Hello everyone. For various reasons, I frequently use cabs for
> transportation, and I had a few questions for the members of the list. Do
> you find that a lot of cab drivers talk on their cell phones while driving?
> If so, does this bother you? Have you ever talked to anyone about it, and,
> if so, who?
>
> Nicole and my guide dog Lexia
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