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Old 09-10-2010, 10:42 PM   #26
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So you think a single person with no bags going from downtown to the airport should pay the same as 3 people going to the airport with 6 heavy bags? (that the driver puts in and takes out of the taxi) think about it.. Yes, it DOES make a difference on gas money, AND it makes a difference to the person who's pulling them in and out of the cab.

You have clearly never worked as a cabbie or as a porter. you have no fucking idea how heavy some people's bags are. I worked at a hotel for 6 years. some people's luggage weighs more than you do, and they take like, 3 bags per person. Usually they are the same asshole that do not tip.

I'm not onboard with trying to scam people with BS lies, but I'm 100% onboard with taxi companies charging extra if you have extra/heavy bags with you. It makes sense.
Under BC law it is illegal to charge extra
No matter how many passengers or how many bags you have the driver can only legally charge you the posted rate.

http://www.taxirights.gov.bc.ca/

As a Taxi Passenger you have the right to:

* Be picked up and transported to your stated destination by any available on duty taxi driver
* Pay the posted rate by cash, or accepted credit card or TaxiSaver voucher
* A courteous driver who provides assistance, if requested
* Travel with an assistance dog or portable mobility aid
* A taxi that is clean, smoke free and in good repair
* Direct the route, or expect the most economical route
* A quiet atmosphere, upon request
* A detailed receipt, when requested
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Old 09-11-2010, 01:09 AM   #27
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So you think a single person with no bags going from downtown to the airport should pay the same as 3 people going to the airport with 6 heavy bags? (that the driver puts in and takes out of the taxi) think about it.. Yes, it DOES make a difference on gas money, AND it makes a difference to the person who's pulling them in and out of the cab.

You have clearly never worked as a cabbie or as a porter. you have no fucking idea how heavy some people's bags are. I worked at a hotel for 6 years. some people's luggage weighs more than you do, and they take like, 3 bags per person. Usually they are the same asshole that do not tip.

I'm not onboard with trying to scam people with BS lies, but I'm 100% onboard with taxi companies charging extra if you have extra/heavy bags with you. It makes sense.
Trust me, I've done my fair share of luggage carrying and hospitality ass kissing. A fare should be paid for what it's worth, the trip from A to B. Charging per luggage ($5-10) per bag is nonsense. Now you deserve a motherfucking handling charge for putting my luggage in your trunk? I can handle my own luggage myself lol, I don't need a cabbie to lift my bag from the ground a mere 12 inches up and into a trunk. This is where a tip comes in, not a standard fee.

Now if the cabbie were to carry my luggage upstairs, unpack and sort my clothes for me, then I can see a $5-10 handling fee per bag...

Edit- I didn't see till now they were charged $2 per bag (not $5-10) but
I still think it's nonsense to charge any amount per bag, especially if it's not posted.

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Old 09-13-2010, 08:40 AM   #28
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IIRC in Hawaii they charge for oversize luggage. meaning stuff that has to go in trunk,
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Trust me, I've done my fair share of luggage carrying and hospitality ass kissing. A fare should be paid for what it's worth, the trip from A to B. Charging per luggage ($5-10) per bag is nonsense. Now you deserve a motherfucking handling charge for putting my luggage in your trunk? I can handle my own luggage myself lol, I don't need a cabbie to lift my bag from the ground a mere 12 inches up and into a trunk. This is where a tip comes in, not a standard fee.

Now if the cabbie were to carry my luggage upstairs, unpack and sort my clothes for me, then I can see a $5-10 handling fee per bag...

Edit- I didn't see till now they were charged $2 per bag (not $5-10) but
I still think it's nonsense to charge any amount per bag, especially if it's not posted.

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Honestly, I think that cabbies can charge whatever they want - as long as they're consistent about it. If they all show that they charge $5 for a bag, and all cabbies charge it, then I will pay. That said, I wouldn't want to pay anything, but it's not up to me. If they advertise a price, and I think it's too high, I can go elsewhere to find a cheaper price.
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Honestly, I think that cabbies can charge whatever they want - as long as they're consistent about it. If they all show that they charge $5 for a bag, and all cabbies charge it, then I will pay. That said, I wouldn't want to pay anything, but it's not up to me. If they advertise a price, and I think it's too high, I can go elsewhere to find a cheaper price.
The whole point of the thread was that the cost was not given upfront before the ride. I wouldn't mind if i was told that there would be a luggage charge before the ride, but not after.
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Honestly, I think that cabbies can charge whatever they want - as long as they're consistent about it. If they all show that they charge $5 for a bag, and all cabbies charge it, then I will pay. That said, I wouldn't want to pay anything, but it's not up to me. If they advertise a price, and I think it's too high, I can go elsewhere to find a cheaper price.

No they can't there are strict laws in place to place that prevent that.
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Old 09-14-2010, 03:30 PM   #32
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well it seems like here, they can't, but there are cities around the world that charge for Luggage.
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Damn almost $60 for a taxi ride, might as well rent a car for like $10 more LOL
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