Submitted by PROMETHEUS606 t3_11sp504 in philadelphia
DlnnerTable t1_jcg0kjm wrote
What is the card reader ploy some of these guys pull? I’ve never actually taken a taxi anywhere
1up t1_jcgv02x wrote
They want the fare in cash so they just say the card reader is broken when it's not so that you'll pay cash instead.
DlnnerTable t1_jcgxwh2 wrote
Does it hurt the customer to pay cash? If I have it on me I don’t mind
APettyJ t1_jch3ngp wrote
Many if not most don't carry cash, that's why car readers are installed. I don't want to go to an ATM for you, take the payment you are required to take and let's go.
DlnnerTable t1_jch4fr2 wrote
I see. So they probably make a little more money with cash payments? I thought it was some sort of con
APettyJ t1_jch5tfl wrote
I think they are charged a small processing fee for card transactions.
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