Why do I see people asking cabbies if they can take them somewhere?

[Otis_Nevins]

I got a perfect ride in the early AM from 14th st to Hudson and Leonard...

Asking the cabbie is good manners - remember: you want the cab to take you to your destination. Manipulate them into thinking you're asking for something rather than ordering them to take you somewhere. It makes life easier.

[sabbat hunter]

I get in the cab and give them my address after they have started the meter.
I have yet to be turned down or thrown out of a cab after telling them I want to go to Astoria, Queens

Originally Posted by MStant1

I've been told to get out of a cab before for wanting to go to Queens. For the most part I find its not worth the headache to sit there and argue with them about what they are required to do. I generally just get out and find another cab.

[daaaaave]

Originally Posted by Otis_Nevins

I got a perfect ride in the early AM from 14th st to Hudson and Leonard...

Asking the cabbie is good manners - remember: you want the cab to take you to your destination. Manipulate them into thinking you're asking for something rather than ordering them to take you somewhere. It makes life easier.

Sure you can ask....AFTER you have gotten in the vehicle.

I'm not rude to cabbies, but I certainly wouldn't care if I was considering how much excessive noise pollution they cause the city with their incessant honking.