Good Taxi Drivers

[-evil-duerr-]

Tonight I finally got a nice one. We had a really good conversation about politics and the world issues, and he drove me all the way to where I wanted to even tho I couldnt afford more than 20$.

I'm used to some sketchmo trying to take me all over the fricken country side and me ending up in a yelling match as soon as I notice and get home with a huge chip on my shoulder.... not this time tho. thank god for good folks.

[Diamonite]

I know what you mean. The other day I had something similar happen. He showed up on time. Knew exactly where I wanted to go. Went fast. Bill was 11.90$ 'n he goes "10$'s fine".

[mapleleaf4ever]

Ended up chatting about work with one.

When he found out that I worked Air India sometimes at work he gave me a discount. BOO-YAH!

[Jonny Dubbs]

In my experience cab drivers in the city area usually very educated people so often you have some real interesting convos, best trip for me though was smoking a joint with one and him giving me a discount for it. heheh

On a bit of a tangent here, its crazy how many educated immigrants we have in Canada who take on some of the more humble jobs, I was reading one day about a lady who sells cinnamon buns in the subway in Toronto. Before she came to Canada she was a scientist for the Chinese space program.

[mapleleaf4ever]

Originally Posted by Jonny Dubbs

On a bit of a tangent here, its crazy how many educated immigrants we have in Canada who take on some of the more humble jobs, I was reading one day about a lady who sells cinnamon buns in the subway in Toronto. Before she came to Canada she was a scientist for the Chinese space program.

SPACE CINNAMON BUNS?!?!

[Dancingbee]

haha yeah
i think whistler cab drivers are the best!
they're all so much younger and fun to talk to!
and you just feel so safe with them. =)

[mekim]

Originally Posted by Dancingbee

haha yeah
i think whistler cab drivers are the best!
they're all so much younger and fun to talk to!
and you just feel so safe with them. =)

lol. you might feel a little less safe if you knew how long most of them had been awake for.

but, agreed, they're definitely the most fun to talk with.

[DefJef]

hahaha

I took a cab with some buddies when we were on mushrooms..... he let us drink and smoke dope in the cab!

hed be a good cab driver, only i think he was wasted and he scared the shit outta me. ive got mixed feelings about that cab ride.

[prozac]

I have a great one. Once I had to take a cab all over new west, and then to a bank machine to get cash for him but my paycheck was delayed. He was really nice about letting me pay him the next day. When I met up with him to give him the cash the next day, he drove me like 20 minutes for free and we had a nice chat. Now I just make sure I call his cell first whenever I need a cab.

[Akeel]

all my cab rides are fantastic.

i think its because i can speak the mother tongue.

[Anjew]

i just tell them to run off the meters and give them some money and they can keep the rest..
i give tips to everyone lol

[Rayeine]

Somewhat on topic..
but has anyone else seen that mother love on wheels parked at the scott road skytrain station?..It's this vintage taxi with checkers on the side and everything..from the 50's...
It's got the old working toll and everything (yes i leered)
Flames on the side..and the sweet sweet yellow that it is..
Im thinking of writing the owner a note of admiration and just sticking it under the windsheild.