Support for LAist comes from
Become a sponsor
Local and national news, NPR, things to do, food recommendations and guides to Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire
Donate
Stay Connected

LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network.

Listen
Donate
Podcasts Off-Ramp
Hey, Cabbie!
Off-Ramp with John Rabe Hero Image
(
Dan Carino
)
Dec 13, 2008
Hey, Cabbie!
The city of LA now allows hailing a taxi from the curb. Patricia Nazario rides with 17-year veteran taxi driver Charlie Jabber and passenger Frank Petrie to test out the new Downtown program.
It just occurred to LA officials that it's stupid to prohibit cabs from picking up riders curbside.
It just occurred to LA officials that it's stupid to prohibit cabs from picking up riders curbside.
(
John Rabe
)

The city of LA now allows hailing a taxi from the curb. Patricia Nazario rides with 17-year veteran taxi driver Charlie Jabber and passenger Frank Petrie to test out the new Downtown program.

The city of LA now allows hailing a taxi from the curb. Patricia Nazario rides with 17-year veteran taxi driver Charlie Jabber and passenger Frank Petrie to test out the new Downtown program.