Is it OK not to talk to taxi driver?

If you don't want to talk, just say that when you get into the car, and you're done. You won't have to tell you don't want to chitchat as it won't even start. Usually, cab drivers just want to be nice and offer small talks. They think it can please the customer and maybe be rewarded with a bigger tip.



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They're only doing their job, and it's nice to be able to work with friendly people - in this case, customers, so to speak. The sign of a great driver is being able to “read” the passenger by their answers and body language, and know when to engage, or when to keep quiet.

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Report the incident. Even if it's been a bad day for the cabbie driver, or he was just reacting to circumstances, rudeness should never be tolerated (credit miller). Contact the cab company right away and let them know what happened.

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If cab driver's behave to customer is friendly and helpful than we need to tip him for his good work but if his behave to customer is rude than customer don't need to give tip to that cab driver. In-sort giving tip to cab driver is depends on driver's behavior, services that they provide to customers.

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No, not at all. It's ok to sit anywhere you like in a taxi as long as theres a seat underneath. Some prefer to sit up front to have a conversation with the driver, some like to sit in the back and still talk to the driver.

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Not in the mood for a chatty driver? Uber is giving its customers the option to avoid small talk during their ride. The Uber app will now allow passengers to select a quiet preferred option.

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It is no surprise that taxi drivers become excellent analysts after years of observation. They just want to talk to break the monotony. I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of folks that hardly spoke in 5 years of taxi driving. The overwhelming majority liked a good chat about anything to be honest.

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A simple gesture of appreciation can go a long way. Next time you step out of a taxi, make eye contact with your driver and offer a warm smile accompanied by a genuine “thank you.” These words may seem small, but they hold immense power in acknowledging the hard work and commitment of these individuals.

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Most taxi drivers would prefer that you sit in the rear. There are security issues with having a passenger in the front seat. And driving a taxi is dangerous enough as it is without making it worse. It really is not about being “respectful,” it's about the driver getting to go home at the end of the shift.

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Hopping in “I always suggest to drivers that if you have extra time, open the door. The passenger will feel very welcomed.” Most passengers hop into the rear seats and often sit diagonal from the driver. But if you prefer to ride in the front seat, check with your driver if that's cool.

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Get Into The Back Seat The back seat is almost always safer. While in most places it's more common to sit in the front seat of the taxi, it's almost always safer in the back. This can seriously prevent unwanted sexual approaches from the driver.

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A TAXI DRIVER is a hard-hitting film which must be seen not just for its overall excellence but also for the message it delivers to its viewers. It's hard and almost impossible to forget the film, as you're left highly emotional & impressed by the time the credits start to roll.

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All drivers I have known prefer longer rides. Many taxi drivers often have a daily target to achieve after which they'll just hang their gloves and call it quits for the day. Longer rides help achieve this quicker. What type of Uber makes the most money?

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Transportation Tipping Cab driver: 15 percent to 20 percent tip of the fare. (Find out ahead of time if your cabbie accepts a credit card. If he or she doesn't, make sure you have enough cash for both fare and tip.)

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Transportation Tipping Cab driver: 15 percent to 20 percent tip of the fare. (Find out ahead of time if your cabbie accepts a credit card. If he or she doesn't, make sure you have enough cash for both fare and tip.) Wheelchair attendants: This really depends on the level of service.

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