Getting to Know: Getting Around

By Taxi

This isn't New York, so don't expect a taxi to appear whenever you need one -- if at all. If you're downtown during rush hour or leaving a major hotel, it won't be hard to hail a cab; just look for the lighted sign on the roof that indicates the vehicle is free. Otherwise, it's a good idea to call one of the following companies to arrange a ride; even then, there's been more than one time when the cab never came for me. What to do? Call back if your cab is late and insist on attention, but don't expect prompt results on weekends, no matter how nicely you ask. The companies: Veteran's Cab (tel. 415/552-1300), Luxor Cabs (tel. 415/282-4141), and Yellow Cab (tel. 415/626-2345). Rates are approximately $2.85 for the first mile and $2.25 for each mile thereafter.

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