New To The US?

In America when you raise an arm to hail a taxi drivers are obliged to stop if they have an – ON CALL sign posted on the roof. A licensed cab driver is expected to take you to your destination without questioning or refusing to do so. There are radio cabs or ‘livery cars’ in most cities that can be hired by pre-arrangement only. ‘Pirate’ and ‘gypsy’ cabs are best not taken as they are meter-less and may be unregistered and unlicensed. If you are desperate for a taxi then take a Pirate by agreeing the fare in advance.