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| - I split a cab ride with a gentleman on my way home from the airport, but rather than have us split the cost, the cab driver charged both of us for the full fare from the airport to our homes. The total for about 15 miles of driving came to about $70.
More importantly, the driver did not seem to know the city of Phoenix very well at all (despite its simple grid system). He drove from downtown to the interstate rather than driving me through the more direct route on surface streets. Once we were on the interstate, he attempted to get off at every exit, and I had to tell him on each occasion that I lived further north. Once off the interstate, he attempted to drive me back towards downtown. Once parking in my apartment's lot, he drove around excessively, adding an additional $1.50 to the fare, even though I asked him to stop and let me out.
I don't know if the circuitous route was the result of ill intention or ignorance, but I ended up paying $40 for a 5 mile drive. When I attempted to call Mayflower's office to see about having my fare retroactively adjusted, no one answered their phones. I'm still waiting to speak with someone.
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