Olde City Taxi Coach Assn
Philadelphia, PA 19135-1932
Phone: (215) 338-0838
- Best of Citysearch:
- Taxi/Limo 2007
- Hours:
- Daily 24 hours
User Reviews for Olde City Taxi Coach Assn
06/27/2008 Posted by kgreennwj
I took a taxi from the 30th train station to my apt in NW. When we got to my place I told him I was paying with a credit card and swiped it and began entering a tip when the screen went blank. He told me I was too slow and he the machine was not working and wanted me to pay cash. When I told him that it was by law required for the machine to work and all I had was credit and it was either put the screen back on or there was nothing I could do he locked me in the cab. I am a young female and of course this frightened me. I began to call 911 for an officer to come out and resolve the issue. Once he heard me talking to the police he unlocked the door and let me out. I went to my building's security desk and asked them to call 911 as well. The driver came into my building ranting and raving like a maniac accusing me of stealing from him and insulting me. I continued to tell him that I had no problem paying him because my company orders taxis for me two- three times per week to go to the airport and train but he would have to turn the credit machine on. He kept saying it was a waste of his time to turn the machine back on adn that I had to pay him. As the story keeps on he ended up physically pushing myself and my mother. When I called dispatch they tried to talk to him and tell him that he has to turn the machine on and get it working but he ignored them. He wanted me to get back into the cab so he could drive me to an ATM(I dont think so!). Finally after I got cash from my building security he still refused to leave and then proceeded to pretend to be a philadelphia police officer. I am now in process of pressing charges against the driver and seeing what needs to be done legally if anything to the company. NO MATTER WHAT DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY...IF YOU READ I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO.
Pros: YOU GET ASSAULTED BY THE DRIVER
Cons: NOTHING IS DONE
11/24/2007 Posted by ap0806
I called for a cab to pick me up and told them to send a driver that would take a credit card (a legal requirement in Philadelphia). When he said no, I told him I was either paying w/a credit card or not paying at which point he physically threatened me and questioned my sexuality using a not very nice word. When I reminded him he could lose his license -- and his citizenship for a violent crime -- if he continued as he was going, he relented. The a-hole dispatcher took the driver's side.
Pros: They're usually reliable
Cons: This driver should be fired immediately
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