What makes a great taxi customer? The Tao of taxi etiquette!

The Superior Passenger’s Code 

To become a legendary taxi fare, embody the following: 

Brevity — Say what matters, no more. 
Clarity — Speak like someone who wants to get picked up. 
Punctuality — Be there. Be ready. 
Generosity — Tips keep the taxi karma flowing. 
Loyalty — Ride with us and we will ride with you. 
Patience — The Bridge of Lions does not care about your brunch. 
Good-naturedness — Being nasty every day is not a personality. It is a cry for help. 

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Consummate Confusion: St. Augustine Taxi Regulations in 2018

Archive Note — 2026: This post was originally written in August 2018 during an ongoing dispute over St. Augustine’s vehicle-for-hire regulations. I was frustrated by what I believed was inconsistent enforcement among traditional taxis, rideshare companies and other transportation providers. I’ve substantially edited the original language while preserving the argument and my frustration at the […]

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Enforce policy or drop regulations!

Enforce the Policy or Drop the Regulations Archive Note — 2026: This post was written during a period of rapid change in St. Augustine’s transportation industry. Abraxi Taxi had spent considerable time and money trying to comply with new local taxi requirements, while I was frustrated by what I believed was inconsistent enforcement among taxis, […]

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