thats why i allways give taxi drivers left here right there straight ahead, left here directions. no matter how pissed i am ive allways been able to direct them still.
that avoids going the long way and getting charged more.
more on taxi drivers, one of my friends was in one that broke down, he helped the driver push the taxi up a hill to a petrol station, and after that the driver charged him FULL fare that was on the meter. another time taxi driver CRASHED and it was his fault with two of my female friends in the car and he didnt give them any discount. and another time yet again, we asked for a cab from one side of town to the other, and the taxi driver goes its not far enough, and refused to take us. (plus lots more stories)
but at the same time there as as many good ones, i reckon its about a 50/50 ratio