[nabs-l] Getting Drivers?

[David Andrews]

In most cities, cab rates are set by some sort of governing 
body.  Sometimes individual drivers will negotiate, particularly if 
you pay in cash instead of with a credit card.  Drivers are also more 
likely to negotiate with repeat business, say you get dropped off 
somewhere, and arrange for the same person to pick you up at a 
different time.  However mostly rates are set and not negotiable in 
most areas of the country.

Some drivers let you know they are there, some don't.  It depends on 
the company, the driver, local custom, etc.  Some companies will call 
your cell phone when they are near.  You can also tell the company 
you are blind, when you make the initial call, and to watch out for a 
guy with cane or dog etc.  This has its own risks, especially if you 
use a dog, but is one approach.  If there are people around you may 
be able to ask somebody to tell you when a taxi arrives -- but you 
shouldn't completely count on this.

All in all, like with most things, there aren't any one universal approach.

Dave

At 11:56 AM 10/14/2012, you wrote:
>  Hello,
>Cab drivers are negotiable? I thought their company was a fixed 
>rate? Or were you meaning with tips and whatnot? Also, when Cabs 
>come, do they yell at you to let you know they are there? Because 
>There is no way I'm going to know a car in front of me is a cab for 
>me unless they say something.
>Thanks,