Taking Advantage of the SItuation...When a Taxi Is Needed

While in Vegas, I had a revelation.

Taxi stands had lines that were long and arduous. I heard the nightmare of one fella that waited over an hour for a cab while standing in front of one of the city's largest and most popular casino/hotels.

I was determined to never fall in that trap!

Whenever I was in need of a taxi and saw tat the line was really long, I would do the unthinkable to many and the brilliant to others. I stood at the front of the group and announced -- "Is anyone going to ______?" If someone said yes, I would ask them if they wanted to share a cab.

I heard grumbles everytime someone who say yes and agree to share a cab. I am not sure if the grumbles were complaints or they were just frustrated that I would do that... as they should have done it first.

I thought about it though. Sharing a cab is a good thing....for several reasons.

1. I didn't have to wait in the long line.
2. Cab rides became less expensive for BOTH me and the other passenger(s).
3. The cab driver would most likely get a higher tip.
4. The hotel had a shorter queue to get rid of.
5. I must have irritated at least one person!

There you have it... use it the next time you are travelling alone and there is a long line. It really is a great time and money saving tool!