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Friends Opinion on My choosen taxi?

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Netcurtainnelly · 21/09/2025 21:38

My friend and I had just come out of the station, and there were no other passengers—taxis were queued on the other side of the road, but we were the only ones there at the time. I got into the nearest taxi because I liked the car and the way the doors opened. My friend gave me the side-eye and said, “You’re supposed to take the first taxi in line—that’s how it works.” The driver didn’t say anything and there were no signs. Was I in the wrong?
No queue-just us.

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idlieforyou · 21/09/2025 22:03

Netcurtainnelly · 21/09/2025 21:43

I've just looked it up. It's says a little outdated today and as their were no signs you can take which one you prefer.

He should have sent you upfront. ‘Back ranking’ is a really shitty thing for drivers to do to each other. The front taxi has been waiting the longest.

Arlanymor · 21/09/2025 22:02

maudelovesharold · 21/09/2025 21:59

The others probably won’t talk to him when he gets back to the rank!

On totally, he’s marked his card now. Although will probably make up some Billy Bullshit about being booked in advance…

Createausername1970 · 21/09/2025 22:01

You take the one at the front, it's his (or hers) turn. They are at the front of the queue as they have been waiting the longest.

If you were queuing in Costa and finally got to the front of the queue, you wouldn't expect the staff to serve someone behind you first because they liked the way she styled her hair!

maudelovesharold · 21/09/2025 21:59

The others probably won’t talk to him when he gets back to the rank!

CountryQueen · 21/09/2025 21:56

Cant believe he took you tbh

Bitzee · 21/09/2025 21:51

YABU. I surprised the driver took you. It’s always the first taxi because that driver has been waiting the longest for the fare. The only exemption would be if you need a large vehicle e.g. 7 seater and wouldn’t fit in the first car.

ARichtGoodDram · 21/09/2025 21:45

Very poor form of the driver to take you.

Station ranks very much are take the first taxi first.

Original poster
Netcurtainnelly · 21/09/2025 21:43

I've just looked it up. It's says a little outdated today and as their were no signs you can take which one you prefer.

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DeathStare · 21/09/2025 21:41

Yes your friend is correct - you are supposed to take the first taxi in the line.

IHaveRunOutOfIdeas · 21/09/2025 21:39

Yeah, should have gone to the first taxi in the queue really, he was waiting first.

Arlanymor · 21/09/2025 21:39

Well taxi etiquette is to take the one at the front of the queue. Why would your driver say anything? He wanted the fare! I don’t think it’s the end of the world though.

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