Using an illegal taxi is not sound advice. Should an accident occur, anyone hurt will be looking for compensation. As a passenger you would have no compensation. Also, as an active participant in an illegal activity - you now become liable for any damages that others might suffer. If you do not have the cash in hand, you can end up in jail until a court date - which could literally be months off depending on the damages.
There is simply no reason to ever use an illegal white plate "taxi". Canuk Cpl - please think about the dynamics in that "first fare of the day" story - would you be as likely to tip if he said he had been busy all day? Trust me - there is no taxi in the world that makes money sitting idle for a couple hours waiting for a fare. Even the worst taxi driver in the world knows that...
