Taxi Tips: How To Avoid Being Taken For A “Ride”

Many of us have taken a cab ride at one time or another. Perhaps, it was to or from the airport. Or, maybe after we had a bit too much to drink and needed a safe ride home. Whatever the reason, it’s safe to say that we expect (or at least hope) the person behind the wheel has some integrity. Is that too much to ask? Apparently so, according to the New York Department of Investigation, which recently released the results of an “integrity test” given to New York City cab drivers. The investigation’s premise was simple: Randomly choose cabs … Continue reading