LOL at MissBlue! Some of the rules I learned on my first trip are still what I plan by, starting with only hailing route taxi's, checking the plate, knowing the fare, and having correct change. There have been many instances in my many trips that I've challenged drivers, but once they realize I know the "rules" I'm usually OK. I've chartered taxi's and had them stop to pick up friends, sometimes off the main read, and then paid them the route fare since they picked someone up. They always act surprised, but I've never had one argue once I explain that they turned it into a route situation not me. It's one thing if I'm asked if they can pick up someone, but charter means I'm paying for me and only me. My feeling is and always has been that business is business, and if a driver wants to change the rules they need to ask beforehand or I will challenge them. With a smile, of course