18 Things Even the Politest Taxi Driver Won't Tell You About
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- Опубликовано: 20 май 2024
- If you use taxi services often enough, you might know that taxi drivers have secrets they don't tell their passengers about. For example, if an airport taxi driver assumes that you're a tourist, they may decide to give you a sightseeing tour you haven't asked for. Some taxi drivers can start the meter not when you climb into their car, but as soon as they arrive to pick you up.
So let's figure out what things you should pay attention to while getting into a car, why you should check your valuables before leaving a taxi, and why it often takes taxi drivers so long to pick you up.
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TIMESTAMPS:
They may not have change 0:22
"Ever been there before?" 0:49
Airport taxi drivers charge tourists more 1:15
A taxi driver may start a meter earlier 1:40
They have a way to inform the police they're in trouble 2:03
They love traffic jams 2:29
A taxi driver can drop you off earlier than needed 2:56
They can't start a conversation with you 3:19
You can find yourself stranded 3:49
Check the meter 4:15
Keep track of the meter 4:34
Check your valuables before leaving a taxi 5:07
Taxi drivers can lure you with a low estimate 5:42
Ask for a fixed price in advance 6:05
Taxi drivers can manipulate GPS settings 6:32
A taxi driver may not have a license 6:47
Why taxi drivers take a while before picking you up 7:14
They can charge per person 7:40
#taxi #transport #brightside
SUMMARY:
- Most modern taxis already have POSs, but there are still a lot of cars that don't. In these vehicles, people have to pay cash.
- It might not work in all countries, but in some places, taxis have a panic button hidden under their dashboards.
- If there are some obstacles preventing them from going directly to your destination, for example, heavy traffic or some construction works, some taxi drivers may leave you several blocks away.
- According to this unwritten rule, the only person in the car who can start talking is you, the passenger.
- If you need to make several stops before arriving at your final destination, discuss it with your driver.
- Before starting your trip, make sure that the meter has the correct settings. Taxi companies can have different prices for certain parts of the day and night.
- You should not only sneak a peek at the meter at the beginning of your trip but also watch it throughout the ride.
- Don't let your valuables lie around during a taxi trip. Before leaving the car, make sure that you haven't left anything on the seat.
- It's totally dishonest, but there are taxi drivers who tell you an estimate they know to be too low only to make you pick their car.
- A fixed price often turns out higher than it would be with a meter. One of the few valid reasons for negotiating a fixed price is being short on cash.
- Taxi drivers can manipulate GPS settings. It allows them to take longer routes and earn more money.
- Keep in mind that a taxi driver has to have their license displayed inside the car at all times.
- Most passengers don't know that many taxi drivers pick up a new ride before finishing their current one.
- Even though it's almost unheard of in most parts of the world, some taxi drivers can try to charge per person. Watch out for such cases and call the taxi company to make sure you aren't being fooled.
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Hey! 😊 How do you usually move around in your city?
First
i don't know bright side
Idk
BRIGHT SIDE 2 Im not living in a city
@@lissharrietdyb2049
Oh wait- me either
I saw that taxi drivers charge more When I pretend to be a foreigner :((
It may matter how long you travel or different place
Yep...
@@Hennyslim It was experimental video on RUclips.. actually he didn't talk in Korean so a driver went around and around.
Berry McCockinner lies
@Berry McCockinner think before you speak
That's why I stick to online taxi services, where the price is fixed even before I hop into the car
yeah that's better
That’s what I use. Uber is quite useful
Ola and uber is usefull!
Indeed that seems to be only option being deaf and blind so I can't do most of these "make sure..." steps. Push comes to shove I can possibly make sure to call the company in advance and discuss the rates then.
Taxi:*uses tricks to get people to spend more money*
Bright side:I am going to ruin this mans whole career
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@@uzmakhan8679 actually they deserve it.
THX
As someone who has done this job for over 10 years, I'm aware of drivers who have done things like this, but the percentage is very low. Most of them I know, including myself follow the rules and provide a service that is professional and helpful. Don't ask a driver to take you the fastest way as mentioned in the video, the fastest way can cost more money, because most meters run off time and distance. Normally if asked, it should be the shortest route. But do take into consideration that different routes can be affected by traffic and if be the case, if the faster route distance wise was not much longer than the shorter route, then ask your driver their advice and how much more they believe it to cost? Taxi drivers who have studied a knowledge test, will be able to figure out at least 3 or 4 routes in their heads along the way, so they can help assist you with the best option for you.
That is so long
Marco 786
We have to take you in for questioning sir. Presidents orders.
Thank you. I am a cab driver myself and subscribed to this channel and I am appalled at this video! I am unsubscribing now. I would Never do any of those things to people! Wow!
It’s sad that I learn more from bright side than school
TheGreatSohrab
Same
It's a well known fact that skool is not kewl, it's social programming,and a tool of control, j/k don't be a fool stay in school.😁
Same
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Me
1:36 me when I get extra homework
I’ve gotten the sightseeing tour 🙄
Likewise my Queen 😊
That's just cuz you're fun to be with
Christopher Rowe awe lol
So even me
Sameee
I've been in a taxi exactly once, and that was over seven years ago. All I can remember is the total cost was around $60.
They really are not worth their prices many times. I so can't wait for automatic ones (robotaxies) to take the roads. Then just MAYBE as a deaf and blind person can I take routes just like everyone elses at least on a semi-frequent basis. To go an actual work place, do shopping, meet ups, etc.
Tip:Google maps can tell you the amount of money that you will pay.
Umm... don't you wonder what the guy behind the microphone looks like 🤔
tiny rottentomato yea i do
Yea
Ye but i think this guy is the main person who talks for bright side
@@clzeoeeeee_ yeah I know that's the only voice in all the videos there used to be more voices like 2 years ago but now he's the only one.
Yesh
*_FUN FACT_*
WE ARE ALL WATCHING THIS WITHOUT FULL SCREEN 🤣🤣
How did you know
@@shotoutodoroni7064 you can't read the comments without vertical screen
Yep
@@shotoutodoroni7064 *MAGIC*
Nah
In Greece, taxi is an overpriced service ever since I can remember. As years passed, less and less people were asking for a taxi but taxi drivers became paradoxically more. Will admit that government implies heavy taxes on them but most of them are rude, shady and slimy that makes me prefer to walk for 3 hours than give a single coin to them.
I’m a taxi driver and I can weigh in on some of these:
A taxi driver might take longer to pick you up because in bigger companies where bookings are done on the computer, there is a virtual queue for taxis that have plotted into a certain area. Sometimes the car coming to pick you up is much further away than another one close by but because he’s the first to be plotted into that area, that job will go to him. Unless it’s from a public place like a hotel or a shopping Center, then it usually goes to the closest taxi.
Yes, someone’s Taxi licence has to be displayed in the cab, but that’s just half the story. A T or F extension has to be valid on the actual taxi driver’s drivers licence as well as the plaque on the dash board.
Bigger companies offer fixed fares on phone or app bookings. When that happens, it’s an incentive for the taxi driver to take the most economic route possible.
If the taxi driver asks for a cash job, ie: doesn’t have the meter on in order to not be tracked and therefore avoid paying GST and taxes on the fare, refuse!
What is a T or F Extension?
MATTHEW ILES it’s an extension to put on your licence to pick up people for award. Taxis, Ubers and chartered vehicles need this.
That's why customers prefer Uber
Okay but when will taxi companies offer an app that shows how far away the driver is? This is why people have switched to Uber.
Eldergeek I’m in Western Australia, there’s a taxi company called Swan Taxis and their app shows how far away the driver is, and offers fixed fares. They’re the biggest company of 4 different companies in WA.
Taxi driver: **watches anime with me and does a Tiktok with me**
Me: I’m paying you 20 extra dollars 💵
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Ew tiktok...
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Tammy Wilson no
Informative video ✌️
All the videos of Bright Side are awesome
I drove cab for seven years, from 2002 to 2009, but we went by zones, not meters. That meant it was in our best interest to get a passenger to his or her destination as quickly as possible, but it also meant we could transport multiple passengers. As for tricks such as making a deliberate point not to carry change in hopes of getting tips, I always had $100 change and would even make a trip to the driveup bank if necessary to get change.
Taxi drivers are the common denominator for every country when it comes to a shady industry
You're right Bro 😊
Never cheated a passenger EVER!
@@taxiscratcher5935 you're right Bro
I use Uber a lot so I understand~
But for Uber, 8 is false.
My driver started a conversation with me.
Edit: Fixed that it said driverstarted.
Tammy Wilson I have had a driver who said he insists on talking because he thought he deserved conversation, o matter how tired his passenger may be.
That's why it's good to book a taxi driver from a taxi company where there give you a fixed price. Therefore, choosing a longer route doesn't change anything of the price.
Snape! I didnt think youd show up here.
Being deaf and blind that's obviously my "safest" option. One and done.
Thumbnail be like
Ever been there before? -- ❌
Ever been there before? -- ✅
I am so happy they have uber now😃!
4:08
🤣🤣🤣
"Corporate needs you to find the difference between the thumbnail picture"
"They're the same picture"
Great video!
This is irrelevant nowadays since there Uber and Lyft
Your airrplane ticket does include air traffic control charges factored in, so yes airlines are charging you for taxing on the taxiways.
*THANKS!!!*
My dads a Taxi Driver gives me a lift for free so
That is the wonders of DNA
Lol same
None of this is true about him tho
Well you dont need ot hv a taxi driver dad to give u a free lift. My dad can give me a lift with his car so ya
Why don't you ask your dad to use those tricks
MrRaaee Gaming bruh 😂😂🤦🏻♀️
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Thanks for the head's up👍
Moira
From England.
amazing!
1:21
My brother:Toyota! Toyota Toyota camry! That is our uncles car!
Good information
I'm happy I know some of these
I like your video thank you so much
3:57 The watch is going backwards Lol
Sit next to the taxi driver in the front seat. Respect the taxi driver.
Look out for the taxi driver’s identity card displayed in the front and note the driver’s name.
Check the meter from start to end of the ride.
Switch on your phone’s google map. Keep tracking your route. Let your taxi driver know this.
Communicate to the taxi driver pleasantly.
RUclips:1 view
Also RUclips: 24 likes
Me:hmmmmm I wonder if it really was 1 veiw
So very good idea for your career 👍😊
Very accurate for our country.
Always have ur headphones on with no music if you don’t wanna get akward.
so cool vid 🤩
Thats it! I want to be taxi driver when I grow up.
I love this
I'm a taxi driver in Australia, much of this isn't even possible with us and others can have legitimate reasons.
Also, our meters run by distance and not time so yes that 10-15 minute trip from the airport certainly does cost you $40+ sometimes.
Also! You forgot to add that the driver knows when you're lying ;)
Same here in England.
same in the USA,
been a cab driver for 9 years and I can't understand, where this guy pulled this info from, looks like some bits and pieces and he clearly, doesn't know what he is talking about.
Now, I wonder if all his videos like that, misleading.
I'm a Taxi 🚕 driver in Ireland 🇮🇪 this is BS.....
I started to become a nerd
After watching bright side
A driver can't start a conversation? False. In fact, from an airport, I don't think I can _ever_ recall a ride that did not include the icebreaker "Is this your first trip to _____?"
You using taxis or uber/lyft?
@@ballpythons6776 Taxis
As a taxi driver I had to laugh at that one.
Perfect
Nice
Super
Great
You Rock!
Alzzotter I don’t mean to be rude but you definitely didn’t have the first comment
This is only America not in United Kingdom 🇬🇧... I have been there
Shawon Ahmed taxi drivers in Saudi Arabia doesn’t make the price more cheaper
One day I was in a taxi. Then, the driver threw my luggage on the ground and drove away . I wonder why ? 🤷♂️
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I didn’t know about #16!
I go with a taxi to school everday and the drivers charge the ride per person (as I can see on the little note with the prices they have on their front window), but for the rest they don't do all of these negative points that are said in the video, so this info is kind of new for me!
At least here the side of the car says $1.75 per rider over the age of 2. You can’t argue if it’s spelled out in advance. Plus our drivers are friendly and will start a conversation and will stop if asked to. It’s nice that they are willing to point out things I didn’t even know about after living here for 22 years.
I remember a time where my usual taxi firm weren’t able to pick me up for over an hour and I rung another. The trip was from my home to work was usually £7.50 during the day (without a public holiday adding a multiplier) and the guy went a ridiculous route trying to charge me £25.00 saying it was to avoid traffic, of which there was none. Never used that firm again 😅
What's the song called at No. 4?
Hello guys!! I’ve never been in a Taxi but XD this is a great video!!
Keep in mind that much of this video is BS, from a legit driver.
@@infinidominion most of it is true and I have experienced it
Hello mate can you make a video how to do a handstand?
5:23 his head...
In the UK there are taxis and private hires.
Taxis are known as Hackney Carriages and are fitted with a meter by law and the meter is set to the maximum tarriff the local authority dictates a hackney can charge. However, many operators opt to have a lower tarriff set and these are tamper proof. Although a lot of operators are starting to use PDAs as taxi meters these days and they still can not change the maximum price and when the meter is running. It can not be changed in mid ride.
Private hires can legally charge whatever they like even if its above the maximum tarriff of the local authority. But must be the price has to be agreed before the journey.
We are also allowed to charge per person more than 2 passengers and each luggage that is more than hand luggage and can charge for dogs. Their are exemptions such as disabled customers will never be charged more to carry a wheelchair or extra luggage or passengers and guide dogs for the blind also not be charged for. Thats the law.
Your the best
1:32 What phone do you see there?
Across the globe that i have travelled i trust, respect n love only Singapore taxi drivers. None of the fleecingg etc return change to the last penny, safe, no route or meter overcharge etc.Singaporevtaxis the best!! 👍
Please remember, there are ALSO some honest drivers out there as well. I have driven cab for many years, I do everything on the up and up...
Wow tips
You teach me more than school does
Imagine a texi driver watching this
Oops 🙊 I am exposed 😅
Lol
taxi driver: eVeR bEeN tHeRe bEfOrE?
me: *takes out airpod* what?
taxi driver: eVeR bEeN tHeRe bEfOrE?
me: rEnEgAdE rEnEgAdE rEnEgAdE rEnEgAdE *starts vibing to lottery by K-Camp* what?
Driver: hAVe yOU BeEN thEre bEFoRe
Me: plays uno reverse card
Me: Have you been there before
YES
Seeing this in times of the pandemic its sooo frustrating ha3x
Super
This is helpful not gonna lie
5:21 he lost a fraction of his nack and head
5:23 see the head of the man lol glitching
As a taxi dispatcher for 10 years the drivers do not like traffic jams. They make more money moving quickly between customers than they do moving slowly. Call volume is the name of the game.
1:20 this happened once because of an unusual traffic jam, but they didn't charge extra.
5:21 the taxi driver is really laggy
Its like more better then school my school havent even learned these things
I always watch the meter
Well it’s about time
what does turest mean?
Where i live it doesnt matter how much time it takes to reach the destination its always the same price it just depends from where you are to where your destenation is.
Same here in England.
In England private taxis go by mileage not time, so everybody puts smaller alloys on them so they rack up miles that little bit faster
How can they get away repeating the same content twice in the video twice ..😂
a polite taxi driver might tell you to drive while he sits in back seat
Oh! No thank you! That's the point of taking a cab for me, to not have to drive. lol
They did this to me and my family
There was a really kind taxi driver and when he was driving fast and braking really suddenly he said "sorry I might have drove a little bit too fast" then the thing that shows you how much is gonna cost was big cause he was driving fast but then he minused it
Does he mean in general or only in the US? Cos for instance, in Japan there’s no such thing
Biggest fan
It's kinda sad I've learnt more from bright side than school
my first time riding taxi was 11/30/21 with my mom in Philippines gaisano tisa
when you do stop at many different places cant the driver just drive away if they do not want to wait on you
Our public taxi services charges by the zones you need them to drive in or through & past. They have a "set rate" for everyone, which is paid for in advance. No tip expected by certainly appreciated.
3:43 you just gave them a clue your a tourist😅
What's the use of Uber or Grab?
My taxi drive was cursing at people in trafic
In Dubai they have FRICKIN camera's in the taxi but I'm use to it
I use Lyft no problems 👍
I left my mobile phone and wallet in taxi and the driver came again to my destination and gave me bck,, he didnt even charged me for the 10 km that he drove back. I wanted to tip him but I had no cash with me. this happened in Stockholm. by the way Stockholm is one of the most tourist attraction cities in Europe and many tourist can get cheated.