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

[Rania Ismail CMT]

Yes I agree with Nicole. That has also happened to me. 
Rania,

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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 6:30 PM
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Cab Drivers Talking on Their Cell Phones

I do not think that they are always talking to dispatch. I have ridden in a 
cab before where the driver was on the cell phone almost the entire time. I 
would think that a conversation with dispatch would be brief.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kirt Manwaring" <kirt.crazydude at gmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2011 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Cab Drivers Talking on Their Cell Phones


> 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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