What does a gypsy cab look like?
What does a gypsy cab look like? Gypsy cabs can be taxis of any color or look like a limo. The official taxis are all in a line at the taxi stand where there's also a dispatcher --a person who organizes things. Sometimes a gypsy cab driver will just come up to you as you're walking out of the terminal and offer you a limo.
Why are gypsy cabs illegal?
Illegal taxicabs, sometimes known as pirate taxis, gypsy cabs, or jitney cabs, are taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles that are not duly licensed or permitted by the jurisdiction in which they operate.
What is a gypsy cab driver?
gypsy cab in American English US. Informal. an unlicensed taxicab operated by an independent driver who may respond to calls from customers but may not solicit them by cruising.
What are dodgy taxis?
Illegal taxicabs, sometimes known as pirate taxis, gypsy cabs, or jitney cabs, are taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles that are not duly licensed or permitted by the jurisdiction in which they operate.
Can a taxi refuse to take you?
From Driver Rule 54-20 (in PDF): It is against the law to refuse a person based on race, disability, or a destination in New York City. A taxicab driver is required to drive a passenger to any destination in the five boroughs. You can make a refusal complaint by calling 3-1-1.
Do taxi drivers know every street?
How do taxi drivers learn the streets in their area? Many of them grew up in the area or have lived there for awhile so they know the streets simply from being a part of the community. Others, who have to learn on the job, simply pick it up from the many hours of driving the streets each week!