tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post5710618541640475741..comments2024-02-17T05:27:02.548+01:00Comments on D.C. Confidential: CertifiedJanet Kincaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-75558330476167793782008-09-12T11:59:00.000+02:002008-09-12T11:59:00.000+02:00Mo: I know!! And you wouldn't believe the fight th...Mo: I know!! And you wouldn't believe the fight the cabbies put up to keep it that way. Stupid. Meters are a good thing.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-86712517997781322642008-09-12T10:32:00.000+02:002008-09-12T10:32:00.000+02:00Hard to believe they never had meters before.Hard to believe they never had meters before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-46387878560206423622008-09-11T13:50:00.000+02:002008-09-11T13:50:00.000+02:00Maya: As long as you were in Zone 1, it was cheap ...Maya: As long as you were in Zone 1, it was cheap ($6 + tip.) But, travel outside that zone and it became a mystery and cabbies knew it was. I'm glad we've finally switched to meters, too.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Hendrawan: I agree!Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-57088136810694233342008-09-11T07:31:00.000+02:002008-09-11T07:31:00.000+02:00a ha.. good idea to certifie Taxi!a ha.. good idea to certifie Taxi!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-13001480509497958832008-09-11T06:50:00.000+02:002008-09-11T06:50:00.000+02:00Wow, that cab story sounds like an easy way to sca...Wow, that cab story sounds like an easy way to scam people. I'm glad they've changed their ways!<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see what you come up with tomorrow!Mayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06163354395585207840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-90755802232693225382008-09-11T06:08:00.000+02:002008-09-11T06:08:00.000+02:00VJ: The cabbies really fought it, claiming they'd ...VJ: The cabbies really fought it, claiming they'd lose money. So far, I haven't heard any lamentations about decreased earnings. In fact, my guess is, they're making more money because the long-distance fares are worth it now and they're willing to go further than they did in the past. (With a zone system, they could be picky and discriminatory.)<BR/><BR/>As for my 9/11 post, I think I'm going to do several. I've got one queued up for 6:15 a.m. Then I may do one around 11:00 a.m. Finally, if I go back in the evening, I'll post something that night. We'll see how my emotions hold up, though. I've already cried just writing the 6:15 post! <BR/><BR/><BR/>Prof.: Most of us who live and work here don't pay too much attention, especially when we were only traveling in Zone 1. But for tourists and visitors, it was a nightmare.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-17735381994885644372008-09-11T05:50:00.000+02:002008-09-11T05:50:00.000+02:00Interesting about the cabs. I just paid whatever I...Interesting about the cabs. I just paid whatever I was told and never really bothered with the thought of it all. i hardly rode cabs anyway- the subway or my feet were the best and cheapest transportation!Greyhound Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001314301509526815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2229381101096636687.post-46862260637147605102008-09-10T14:55:00.000+02:002008-09-10T14:55:00.000+02:00Interesting about the taxis. It's amazing that the...Interesting about the taxis. It's amazing that the old system hung on so long. Guess that applies to almost everything in DC. Can't wait to see you Sept. 11 post.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.com