This page shows you how to get a cab in San Diego, California. The best way to get a taxi cab can vary quite a bit from city to city and place to place. Sometimes it pays to know which companies are most popular, well known and reliable in any given area, and where the best locations are to assure there's a cab available when you need one. Getting a cab is easier in almost every city when you are familiar with how things run. Whether you're looking for a cab to or from the San Diego Zoo, Logan Heights, the San Diego Museum of Art, the University of San Diego, Otto Square Shopping Center or any other location, this page has the information you need. Below are three simple options for helping you get a cab when you need it and where you need it.
Drink Responsibly
When you've had too much to drink, the only responsible option is to call a cab. Never ever drive drunk. However, as this commercial for Bergenbier artfully demonstrates, drinking responsibly and knowing your limits can keep you out of trouble too. Enjoying alcohol in moderation can help you avoid awkward and uncomfortable situations. Make smart choices you won't regret.
Option 1: Find a Waiting Area
Taxis will often wait for customers outside venues where large numbers of people gather. Popular locations include San Diego International Airport as well as popular transit hubs, sports venues and restaurant and bar districts. However, if you intend to find a cab that is waiting at a place like a movie theater, don't forget that the crowd will all be competing for a small number of cabs once the show lets out. In situations like this, competing with the crowd can mean waiting for an extended period of time.
Option 2: Use An Online or Mobile Service
Services like Cab4Mehttp://www.cab4me.com/ and Taxi Magichttp://www.techcrunch.com/2008/12/16/taxi-magic-hail-a-cab-from-your-iphone-at-the-push-of-a-button/ enable you to locate cab services using modern technology. Some applications even allow you to book directly through their user interface without dialing a number or talking to an operator at all! You can access these services through a browser with an internet connection on a laptop or desktop computer, or through a downloadable application on a Blackberry, Windows Mobile device or iPhone. If you have difficultly accessing these tools with the mobile version of Internet Explorer, you may also be interested in downloading Opera Browser or Skyfire.
Option 3: Phone A Taxi Yourself
The most obvious way to hail a cab is simply to phone and ask for one using a landline or cell phone. Phone numbers can frequently be seen on the sides of cabs as they drive by, but if you can't locate a number that way you can also use 611 services. 611 does have a fee associated with it, but it's quick, easy and accurate. Though phone books are becoming increasingly hard to find, the Yellow Pages are another sure way to get the contact information you need. Since you're taking the time to learn about getting a cab by reading this page, why not copy down some phone numbers right now for future use? Yellow Cab is (619) 234-6161, American Cab is (619) 234-1111 and Orange Cab is (619) 223-5555.
