Comments on: Loose Lips Daily: Recycle Your Campaign Signs!

By: Eric L

Eric L — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:32:28 +0000

Well that is the final straw, I guess I am going to have to take Metro home from my favorite bar. This will of course require me to leave the establishment earlier so I can catch the train in time. Not only will I not be giving my money to the cab driver, I will also end up not spending as much money in bars and restaurants. It will be good for me to save more money, but not so good for DC's economy if others follow suit.

By: sara .h

sara .h — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:38:24 +0000

i've been wondering about that gas surcharge... also, i've never taken one but i've wondered if the hybrid cabs also charge the surcharge?

By: Reid

Reid — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:37:54 +0000

Well, I guess I'll take DC cabs even less now. There is absolutely nobody looking out for cab riders' interests. This is, and shall remain, a jobs program. I would support a higher per mile fee if the flag drop was dropped another $1.50 and all the BS surcharges were eliminated (e.g., extra passenger(s), gas "emergency", rush hour, bags, bags in trunk, bags in trunk that driver helped you with, just-because-surcharge, etc.) As it is, you can get into a cab go two blocks and already owe $10.00. It's particularly depressing when comparing DC cabs to NYC cabs. NYC's are clean, cheap, and even accept credit cards. Plus, there's a chance you may even get a ride in the Cash Cab.