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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

Do you when you use a taxi when getting near your destination say "Anywhere here will do". Bet you do or have in the past .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah I do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do when I realise how much the meter says it costs so far

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pretty much every time.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Yep, especially when the driver seems to be getting a little too friendly or asking who I live with, if I have a fella at home and that kinda thing. I don't want them knowing what house I'm going into.

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Depends how close the meter is to the next rounded pound figure.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah I do that.

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Every time

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Tom always asks, 'Have you had anyone fameous in your cab?'

In Colchester usually not..

In London ... Wow...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do yeh especially coming home (they give me a funny look dropping me off on a dark country

road) i dont like people knowing where i live

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk

Only after I've asked them if they've had a busy day and how long til they knock off . . .

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Yes in case place is busy and pulling over will be difficult further on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always, even if it's not close yo my house

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By *iss SJWoman
over a year ago

Hull

More often than not. Also, as with getting off the bus, round here we tend to say ‘cheers drive’

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just on the left ‘ere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Before using Uber then yes but since using Uber you pre pay your journey so I want my full monies worth ...

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Yes I do x

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By *alking HeadMan
over a year ago

Bolton

"Only after I've asked them if they've had a busy day and how long til they knock off . . ."

In Bolton you have to ask, "been busy?" And "what time are you on till?"

It's a local byelaw.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

“Been busy?”

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's the standard isn't it - unless it's raining, then only the closest inch to the destination will be acceptable!!

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk

"Only after I've asked them if they've had a busy day and how long til they knock off . . .

In Bolton you have to ask, "been busy?" And "what time are you on till?"

It's a local byelaw.

Glad to see it's not just me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to get it 7 or 8 doors down so i could leg it

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By *usman 199 OP Man
over a year ago

Stockport

"I used to get it 7 or 8 doors down so i could leg it "

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

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By *91kMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

"“Been busy?”"

Was about to post this and then thought no, surely someone would have said it already. Why do we ask them this

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Yep?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"“Been busy?”

Was about to post this and then thought no, surely someone would have said it already. Why do we ask them this

It’s an unwritten rule that you have to ask it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"“Been busy?”

Was about to post this and then thought no, surely someone would have said it already. Why do we ask them this

It’s an unwritten rule that you have to ask it."
if you don't say this you're not British

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

I’m just relieved to get home in one piece after a high speed journey in a Granada! The overwhelming smell of magic tree. I love to chat to the driver!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m just relieved to get home in one piece after a high speed journey in a Granada! The overwhelming smell of magic tree. I love to chat to the driver! "

As in a Ford Granada?

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By *91kMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

Blimey! Haven't been for a ride in one of them since I was a kid

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Blimey! Haven't been for a ride in one of them since I was a kid

A taxi? Or a Ford Granada? Status unclear

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By *91kMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

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By *91kMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

"Blimey! Haven't been for a ride in one of them since I was a kid

A taxi? Or a Ford Granada? Status unclear

A Granada. Was falling out the back of a taxi only last night as it happens

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

"I’m just relieved to get home in one piece after a high speed journey in a Granada! The overwhelming smell of magic tree. I love to chat to the driver!

As in a Ford Granada?"

Yes … with no suspension

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Blimey! Haven't been for a ride in one of them since I was a kid

A taxi? Or a Ford Granada? Status unclear

A Granada. Was falling out the back of a taxi only last night as it happens

I suppose it could have been a taxi that was also a Ford Granada

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By *91kMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

"Blimey! Haven't been for a ride in one of them since I was a kid

A taxi? Or a Ford Granada? Status unclear

A Granada. Was falling out the back of a taxi only last night as it happens

I suppose it could have been a taxi that was also a Ford Granada

I'd be amazed if there were any road worthy Granadas left, let alone being used as a taxi

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Blimey! Haven't been for a ride in one of them since I was a kid

A taxi? Or a Ford Granada? Status unclear

A Granada. Was falling out the back of a taxi only last night as it happens

I suppose it could have been a taxi that was also a Ford Granada

I'd be amazed if there were any road worthy Granadas left, let alone being used as a taxi

I didn't realise that being roadworthy was a pre requisite for taxis...

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By *91kMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

"Blimey! Haven't been for a ride in one of them since I was a kid

A taxi? Or a Ford Granada? Status unclear

A Granada. Was falling out the back of a taxi only last night as it happens

I suppose it could have been a taxi that was also a Ford Granada

I'd be amazed if there were any road worthy Granadas left, let alone being used as a taxi

I didn't realise that being roadworthy was a pre requisite for taxis...

Remind me to never start up a taxi firm with you

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Blimey! Haven't been for a ride in one of them since I was a kid

A taxi? Or a Ford Granada? Status unclear

A Granada. Was falling out the back of a taxi only last night as it happens

I suppose it could have been a taxi that was also a Ford Granada

I'd be amazed if there were any road worthy Granadas left, let alone being used as a taxi

I didn't realise that being roadworthy was a pre requisite for taxis...

Remind me to never start up a taxi firm with you

Just being reminded of some of the heaps that I've been in

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Blimey! Haven't been for a ride in one of them since I was a kid

A taxi? Or a Ford Granada? Status unclear

A Granada. Was falling out the back of a taxi only last night as it happens

I suppose it could have been a taxi that was also a Ford Granada

I'd be amazed if there were any road worthy Granadas left, let alone being used as a taxi

I didn't realise that being roadworthy was a pre requisite for taxis...

Blimey.. after all these years you come up with a witty comment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m just relieved to get home in one piece after a high speed journey in a Granada! The overwhelming smell of magic tree. I love to chat to the driver!

As in a Ford Granada?

Yes … with no suspension "

Did you use a time machine to book it?

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