[header] How to use taxis [title] Stand to the edge of the street, and look for an unoccupied cab. [step] When you're ready to hail a taxi, stand at the edge of the sidewalk away from oncoming cars. Make sure you're at a spot where cabbies can see you, like at a street corner with great visibility.
[header] How to use taxis [title] Stand to the edge of the street, and look for an unoccupied cab. [step] When you're ready to hail a taxi, stand at the edge of the sidewalk away from oncoming cars. Make sure you're at a spot where cabbies can see you, like at a street corner with great visibility.
[substeps] The cabs should have fewer drivers and lower windows. You should also close the doors to increase the visibility. If you make it easy for drivers to see you, you will hail a taxi faster. [substeps] Stand on the side of traffic moving in the direction you want to go. [title] Raise your hand and wait until the cab draws up to the street. [step] As soon as the driver approaches you, raise your hand and look away immediately. After 5 minutes, ask a taxi driver to open the door. Once you get in, buckle your seat belt so it goes slack.