Taxi Service Scams in Los Angeles (Santa Monica: live, distance, working)

[greggd1]

Is anyone else having an issue with overcharging?

I am running into this problem about once a month (1 out of ten rides)
and it's only on the return trips, where you hail them from the street rather than calling for one.

I'll take a cab to a destination and its, say $25.00. Then I hail a cab late night, and go maybe 1/4 the distance to another establishment and its $20.00. I called the last guy on it, and he reduced it to $15.00 immediately. It should have been $9-10.00, so I let it go at 15 even, no tip.

We went to Santa Monica a few weeks ago, $24.00 even. On the Way back, it was $35.00 how is this working? I've tried calling from the establishment and it usually works if you do it early, but at 1:00-2am forget it.

I am curious to hear your thoughts or experiences about this.

[greggd1]

I guess nobody takes a taxi here...lol....

Have a good 2012 everyone. I'm wrapping this one up.

[munchitup]

Yeah I've never had that problem, but only taken a taxi 3-4 times in the year I've lived here.

[Count David]

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