The #Adventures of @DustyCPollyD: Getting Around

#TalkNerdyToMeLover’s Polly Dixon

Most of the time, Dusty and I should not be behind the wheel, especially if we are doing Blog Research. So, we use cabs. Calling a cab can be a pain in the butt. It requires a number which means you have to have a cab company’s name in mind or on speed dial. And then the dispatcher wants to know the address or at least the cross streets. So then you have to ask whomever you are with or wherever you are at what the address is or at least be somewhat familiar with where you are. After the dispatcher punches in your info, he/she gives you a roundabout ETA of 10-15 minutes and then you wait. And you wait. You hope they got your info right and you hope that the cab is on its way. AND hopefully the cab shows up when you wanted it. Even more so, hopefully you have enough cash to cover the trip. Ugh. Blah. Annoying. Especially when (1) you are at a loud venue [typical for us] and (2) you have no idea where you are or who you are with and want to make a quick, sneaky getaway [again, typical].

Imagine how happy we were when we found out about TAXI MAGIC!?!? You can read more about it here www.taximagic.com . It truly is magic. It’s a phone application. Look it up. Download Taxi Magic ASAP on your phone. Now. You are going to want it, use it, love it.  It’s free. It lists the cab companies in your area. You can pick your cab service of choice with one small click. It recognizes your location (no address needed). With one more button push, your cab is booked! You can track your cab’s arrival to see how long it is going to be! If you don’t have cash, you can put it on a credit card. Brilliant. Just Brilliant.

Beware though. Use of Taxi Magic may cause you to lose your ability to know how to “call a cab” the old way.

That’s all for now.  Now you know how we Get Around.

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