How do you get a Taxi in this City???

[cidley69]

Does anyone have any tricks for getting a cab at this time of year?

All the listed cab companies have busy signals on the phone lines for hours on end!

Is there an online booking somewhere?

Does anyone know any 'VIP' cab numbers you can call?

It might be a good thread for beyonders to help each other out, i bet i'm not the only one with this problem.


Cheers!

[Weapon_R]

#taxi on your cell phone, never a busy signal (but it costs about 50 cents)

[andres_mt]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
#taxi on your cell phone, never a busy signal (but it costs about 50 cents)

:werd:

[cidley69]

I have been sitting on hold listening to the BEEP BEEPs on the #TAXI line for about 5 mins now!

still nothing.

"It appears to be a high demand time for taxis in your area....."


There s to be a better way!


Anyone have any other ideas?

[cidley69]

That #TAXI doesn't work!

(at least not dung busy times)

I just sat on hold for over ten minutes.

Bad time of year to have car troubles and need a cab thats for sure.

[tictactoe2004]

yeah, get to know a few cabbies and get their cell numbers, when you need a ride call them direct. lol, won't help you tonight but it works.

[legendboy]

ya we called for about an hour last night trying to get one

[Raz2]

Hey cidley, if you need a ride and you're on beyond, why not ask one of us beyonders for a ride?

:)

Hell, I should just start my own lil taxi service :D

- Rasmus

[Raz2]

Originally posted by legendboy
ya we called for about an hour last night trying to get one

taxis and public transportation in this city have alot to learn... thats just my opinion... but look at vancouver or toronto, much better infrastructure there in regards to getting home on your own, without driving.

- Rasmus

[cidley69]

That would seem like a lil much to ask Raz, but a nice thought.

I found an online bookin at checkercabgroup.com, but they can only garrantee they'll be there within 1.5 hours of the time you request!

not very helpfull when trying to get to work ontime.

seems like if you don't know a cabbie, you're #@%^$# ed, eh?

anyone know a cabbie and want to share


:banghead:

[l8braker]

#taxi all the way.

with all the co. parties going on now, employees get taxi vouchers to use..

[cidley69]

that #taxi DOESN"T work, i tried it already.

give it a shot and let me know how it works out for you

[cidley69]

it may work sometimes, not no during peak times


my dilema is solved, it was for my gf, but she found a ride,

thanks for the ideas

[l8braker]

sorry dude. my bud used that during stampede, maybe it's not running anymore:dunno:

[Foz]

Show some skin!!

Okay, maybe not. Not sure, I don't hollar a taxi that often, but when I do, it's generally fine by calling in. Never ridden a taxi during winter though.

[sputnik]

With the Christmas Party season in full swing you need to call in advance for a cab.

I called Checker at noon to get a cab to go to my Christmas party at 7pm and at noon they said they are getting heavy bookings and could be up to 30 min late.

[HRD2PLZ]

I heard on the radio this morning you can reserve a taxi for $40 or something... and that's on top of the regular cab fare!

[Barlow]

Originally posted by HRD2PLZ
I heard on the radio this morning you can reserve a taxi for $40 or something... and that's on top of the regular cab fare!

no offense but your a sucker if you do this, a sedan (fancy limo taxi, is like 40 dollars flat rate for an hour....

just a thought considering i deal with these guys and taxi's all shift at the hotel....

oh and direct line, 299-4932, calls dispatch directly

[JAYMEZ]

^^^ Yah but I wouldnt be suprised if those were the first to be booked up.. I can see this long ass wait being a problem for drinking and driving accidents. I cant see a bunch of drunk people freezing there asses off for hours when they can "Drive normally".

Maybe we should post Taxi numbers. I cant even remember one lol.

[HRD2PLZ]

Originally posted by JAYMEZ_STi
^^^ Yah but I wouldnt be suprised if those were the first to be booked up.. I can see this long ass wait being a problem for drinking and driving accidents. I cant see a bunch of drunk people freezing there asses off for hours when they can "Drive normally".

Maybe we should post Taxi numbers. I cant even remember one lol.

Or even the numbers to the driving services that also get your vehicle home with you.

[sputnik]

Checker - 299-9999

[R!zz0]

Associated 299-1111
Checker 299-9999
Co-op 531-8294
Mayfair 255-6555
Red Top 974-4444
Yellow 974-1111
Black Top 974-1111
Access Calgary 537-7777

[joyridder]

i usually call associated, but you can call this as well 299-1122 if you can't get though, its another number....I didn't know about this #taxi......thanks....

[snowboard]

you cant get them at night right now cause business have them booked for christmas parties. its lame haha..
but i dont know about the middle of the day, should be easy...

[sexualbanana]

Originally posted by joyridder
i usually call associated, but you can call this as well 299-1122 if you can't get though, its another number....I didn't know about this #taxi......thanks....

I had the absolute worst customer service from an Associated dispatcher. I don't ever plan on going back to them.

[joyridder]

Originally posted by sexualbanana


I had the absolute worst customer service from an Associated dispatcher. I don't ever plan on going back to them.

Associated by far is the best company IMO....but they do have some snooty ones on there....