Taxicabs

If you want direct transportation from one place to another, you may wish to take a taxicab. Taxis are more expensive than buses because the taxi driver is driving the cab for only a few passengers at a time. The charge for using a taxicab, called a fare, depends on the distance traveled and is registered on a meter mounted on the cab's dashboard. Some taxicabs will accept major credit cards, but most will only take cash. There are additional charges for each passenger and for large and heavy pieces of luggage, such as trunks. If your suitcases will fit in the cab's trunk, there is no additional charge. Taxi drivers can be tipped for good service; usually a tip is 15% of the fare. In Atlanta, taxis come in all colors, shapes, and sizes. There are two ways to get a taxicab: hailing it on the street or telephoning for one. If you see a taxi on the street, you can hail it by raising your arm and yelling the word "taxi" to get the driver's attention. To call for a taxi, see the "Taxicabs" section in the Yellow Pages of the telephone directory for companies' phone numbers.