You were smart to go to a hotel.  You should have gone to the Langham over at Franklin Street.  The cabbies line up there late at night.  

The car service suggestion is a good one, but you are going to run into the same problem if you wait until the last minute.  Most car services are going to have minimums. esp. late at night.

Cabbies cannot refuse a fare, no matter what you are wearing or where you are going.  Unless if the cabbie has been working more than 8 hours and close to ending the shift.

Refusal of a fare can lead to major problems by the hackney division.

Cabbies do get stiffed and not just for the tip, for the whole fare.    Next time in town, the hotels to grab cabs at are:  The Langham, Taj, Four Seasons, Mariott Copley.  The better cabbies line up here.

 

Should you have sympathy for cab drivers?  Why????

Cab companies don't answer their phones.

Don't pick up just anybody.

Don't pick up people in jeans.

Don't pick you up if you live nearby.

Aren't cab companies supposed to provide a service?  Where's the service?  Most of these guy's are rude, crude and don't speak English, and I'm wondering how many are illegals?  Not to mention all the fair increases.

Sympathy?  Feel bad for yourself,your husband and your SORE FEET!!