My two cents on taxi s

[original spanky]

Just read the post that accompang entered implying that he does not bargain a price for a cab ride. If he does not than either he has more money than needed ( which I hope is the case) or is foolish. The point I was trying to make is why fool with a route taxi when a private driver is happy to take a bit more . I have always negotiated the ride and paid what I believe to be a fair amount plus a bit extra . The driver can refuse this if he chooses. My opinion is the driver. Starts off high knowing the price would be negotiated. Am I wrong with that assumption?

[Accompong]

Just read the post that accompang entered implying that he does not bargain a price for a cab ride. If he does not than either he has more money than needed ( which I hope is the case) or is foolish. The point I was trying to make is why fool with a route taxi when a private driver is happy to take a bit more. I have always negotiated the ride and paid what I believe to be a fair amount plus a bit extra . The driver can refuse this if he chooses. My opinion is the driver. Starts off high knowing the price would be negotiated. Am I wrong with that assumption?

Well, "original spanky" and not another "spanky" I guess.

I did not "imply" that I do not bargain. What I was saying is that I know what things cost and what a fair price should be. If I am quoted a "fair price" then I will usually pay it. I don't try to squeeze an ounce of flesh out of a driver by offering a ridiculously low fare even if I intend to give him a 'tip' to make it a little more.

The point I was trying to make is why fool with a route taxi when a private driver is happy to take a bit more.

Well, you certainly only offered "a bit more" and that was the point I was making.

I am retired and I don't have more money than what I need but I live in the same town as my Route Taxi Drivers and my Private Drivers and we treat each other fairly and honestly.

If that makes me foolish then foolish I am and will continue to be.

I guess that my driver friends wouldn't quote me a ridiculous price and do not expect me to counter with an equally ridiculous price so I guess in my case, you are "wrong with that assumption". Just keep doing whatever you are doing if it works for you. I was just saying that it doesn't work for me.

Peace and Guidance