How to Hail a Cab
Stand to the side of the street., Look for a cab that's unoccupied., Step off the curb., Stick out your arm., Make eye contact with the driver., Talk to the driver after they pull over.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Stand to the side of the street.
Stand on the side where traffic is moving in the direction you want to go.
Stay on the curb and never put yourself in the path of oncoming cars.
Stand in a spot with good visibility, like at a street corner.
The easier it is for a cab driver to see you, the better your chances are of getting a ride. -
Step 2: Look for a cab that's unoccupied.
Many cities have cabs with lights or signs that indicate if they’re in service or not.
Look for a cab with a lit-up sign on the roof
-- that usually means it’s open and unoccupied.If you’re having a hard time figuring out which cabs are taken and which are available, ask a local for help.
If there’s no one around you, try looking it up online using your phone.
Go to the official website for the city you’re in and look for tips on hailing a cab. , Once you've spotted an available cab, step off the curb to make yourself more visible.
Don't step out too far into the street, and make sure you look out for oncoming traffic., Be firm and confident so the cab driver knows you want to be picked up.
Raise your arm up high to make it more visible to the driver. , Look at them and smile so they know you’re interested in a ride.
A cab driver that feels confident you need a ride is more likely to pull over., Politely tell the driver the address of your destination and then get in the backseat.
If you’re hailing a cab in a busy area with lots of traffic, hop in the backseat of the cab before you tell your driver your destination so cars aren’t lining up behind you. -
Step 3: Step off the curb.
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Step 4: Stick out your arm.
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Step 5: Make eye contact with the driver.
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Step 6: Talk to the driver after they pull over.
Detailed Guide
Stand on the side where traffic is moving in the direction you want to go.
Stay on the curb and never put yourself in the path of oncoming cars.
Stand in a spot with good visibility, like at a street corner.
The easier it is for a cab driver to see you, the better your chances are of getting a ride.
Many cities have cabs with lights or signs that indicate if they’re in service or not.
Look for a cab with a lit-up sign on the roof
-- that usually means it’s open and unoccupied.If you’re having a hard time figuring out which cabs are taken and which are available, ask a local for help.
If there’s no one around you, try looking it up online using your phone.
Go to the official website for the city you’re in and look for tips on hailing a cab. , Once you've spotted an available cab, step off the curb to make yourself more visible.
Don't step out too far into the street, and make sure you look out for oncoming traffic., Be firm and confident so the cab driver knows you want to be picked up.
Raise your arm up high to make it more visible to the driver. , Look at them and smile so they know you’re interested in a ride.
A cab driver that feels confident you need a ride is more likely to pull over., Politely tell the driver the address of your destination and then get in the backseat.
If you’re hailing a cab in a busy area with lots of traffic, hop in the backseat of the cab before you tell your driver your destination so cars aren’t lining up behind you.
About the Author
Alan Sanchez
Alan Sanchez specializes in marketing strategies and has been creating helpful content for over 2 years. Alan is committed to helping readers learn new skills and improve their lives.
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