[nagdu] taxi transport

[National Association of Guide Dog Users]

Rhonda,
	It is generally considered good etiquette to have our guide dog sit
on the floor in taxicabs and buses. I am of the opinion the floor is the
place for a dog while the seats are for people.

Fraternally yours,
Marion Gwizdala




-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of rhonda cruz
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 3:26 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] taxi transport

 hi i normally have my guide dog sit on the chair in the cab in the back,
we can fit.
 i offen take cabs,
 a lot in my area,
 and i have no problems.



On Jun 28, 2013, at 11:56 AM, Bridget Walker wrote:

> Hi Daniel,
> 
> Sometimes you can tell  the driver where you want to sit and if you prefer
the front then by all means I would say sit there. After all you are paying
for the ride. 
> With that in mind sometimes you get that driver who is not a dog person or
is allergic. In this case what I do is sit in the back and ask the driver to
move the passengers seat up so my dog can sit on the floor. A lot of times
my drivers have not been able to move the seat up because there of this that
and the other reason so, I just bring a towel and they have the
understanding your dog has to sit on the seat because they can't adjust
everything for you.  The towel just avoids conflicts about the dog leaving
fur and dirt .  Sometimes I wish they were more accommodating but when it
comes to getting from point A to B I pick my battles. 
> 
> I hope this helps
> 
> Best,
> 
> Bridget and Paulson
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Jun 28, 2013, at 1:34 PM, "Daniel" <daniel.sweeney1 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Just a quick question, I have never used a taxi, but would like to 
>> with this hot weather (on occasion).
>> 
>> I am not sure how to put my girl in.  Should I get in, put my feet 
>> over behind the driver and then have the girl hop up to the floor 
>> behind the passenger seat?
>> 
>> Since I have never been in a taxi, I am not sure how much foot room 
>> there is in the back seat. When I ride with friends, she rides on the 
>> floorboard in front of me in the front passenger seat.
>> 
>> We did not cover this when I was at school, I guess because I didn't 
>> think it was important at the time, my bad.
>> 
>> Any suggestions?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Daniel and Cass
>> 
>> Lakewood, Colorado
>> 
>> 
>> 
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