2006-12-26 20:26:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Absolutely not! Especially if you live in a dense urban area and do not own a car. Taking a taxi is absolutely much cheaper and easier than owning a car. I am an auto enthusiast with five cars. Frankly, accept for collector cars (which are not really practical transportation) vehicle ownership is money ( a lot of money) down the drain. You are choosing the smarter option.
2006-12-27 08:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by db79300 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it depends which way you look at it. If a grocery store is close by, walk! If you take a taxi to the grocery store, and it is in walking distance, that's kinda silly. Depending on the weather.
Walking is very healthy. I walk everywhere I go. If its really far, I take a city bus. The city bus is $1.25 per ride. $2.00 all day pass. $40 for unlimited monthly pass. A taxi in my town starts off at about $2.50. If I go to the grocery store that is in walking distance, it is only $3.80 ( yes, I will take a taxi if its pouring rain ) My favourite grocery store is a $10 taxi ride one way, or a $2.50 bus ride, there and back.
Thats in my town though. I do not know where you live!!
My children go to school in a taxi when the rain is really really heavy. ( The school is an 8 minute walk away ) Below freezing they go in a taxi, same with super-wind!
Driving cost money, we know that. But after insurance, gas etcetera,taxi's and bus is cheaper. We all can save a little money, whether we need to or not.
** On the other hand, it is nice to jump into your car and just go! But you can pre-book a taxi to be at your door so you can just go!
You will save a great amount of money using the bus.
You will save money using the taxi companies.
You will be in shape if you walk! Costs calories, not $$$
Cars need maintenance and repairs.
You're not responsible for taxi repairs!
NOT ALL TAXI'S SMELL BAD! ! !
No insurance payments if you dont drive.
Hope this helped!! It is a personal choice for you!
:o)
2006-12-27 04:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by Wendy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford it easily - no. However, if take a taxi from one town to the next and pay the driver $57 because you didn't want to pay an extra ATM charge at the bank in your town, that would be stupid.
2006-12-27 04:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by C J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much drugs and drinking you do. That's why Paris Hilton was better taking the taxi and her parents shouldn't have bought her a vehical.
2006-12-27 04:36:02 · answer #4 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No with gas prices the way they are you cant afford to drive.
You don't have to find a parking place.
You don't have to pay car insurance.
You don't have to pay for repairs and maintenance.
On long trips you can rest till you get there and leave the driving up to driver.
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List of needs to ride in cab.
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proper cash
translator book, from all languages or translator
cell phone, in case you need to call for cab, cause there is hardly any pay phones anymore (have you noticed that?)
Empty bottle to where you can act drunk.Just in case there is that person you don't want talking to you.Plus use it for protection
ipod, never know what your gonna hear!
air freshener
clean clothes, never know if you might have a accident cause you didn't realize you got in with the worst driver,and you have to change when you get there,if you get there.
2006-12-27 04:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by bri n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea. taxi is so stupid with a deathful smell inside.
2006-12-27 04:32:01 · answer #6 · answered by lixienne_keiber 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is if you cant afford it when there is public transport for about half the cost...but hey if you can afford it then go for it
2006-12-27 04:36:37 · answer #7 · answered by dragonfly_princess_72 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
new york doesnt
2006-12-27 04:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by ck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-12-27 04:52:09 · answer #9 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋