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Is the #1 scam cabbies face. Fare jumpers all claim they will be right back. They all forgot their wallet. They all just have to go in the house.

Hold on to all my stuff. My phone, smokes everything in my pocket. Obviously i wasnt trying to ditch.

Someone else's stuff. I worked retail liquor, there are a lot of stories.  
 
When I lived up north, it was pay when you got in the cab. No up front money, no ride. It simply became zero tolerance.

Isnt brandon. Brandon is small, and any other cab company has NEVER refused to give me a ride because my wallet was at home. I would expect this in winnipeg or other places but not here. There is enough personal information in my phone they would have been able to track me down. Why would i tell him right off the bat i had to run in for my wallet if i was trying to rip him off?

The title is a little misleading. The cab driver didn't refuse giving a ride. That's neither here nor there, just an observation with the post title.  
 
I see both sides of the equation, however.  
 
When planning an evening out with anticipated taxi costs, make sure you have your wallet. A person should carry their wallet on them at all times.  
 
I would have (just my own thinking...doesn't mean it's right) let the cab company know this before I called them to be sure that's ok, rather than assuming they'd be ok with that. If you were or are a regular with the cab company, most would be ok with that, but to spring that on them 3 blocks before could be a surprise and a red flag, due to cabbing and dashing.  
 
I'm surprised the driver would not have taken your word and a one chance in leaving your cell phone with them and let you run in to get your wallet.  
 
I don't agree with any cab driver leaving anyone out at 4 a.m. in the morning just wearing a hoodie. The weather was a bit dicey last night, though. You might need to travel with a winter jacket and a wallet when out until 4 a.m. with dicey, windy weather.  
 
I'd say it's an unfortunate incident, but you must be prepared before heading out for the evening. I don't agree with a cab driver leaving someone out in the cold at 4 a.m., but at the same time, common sense must prevail. I'm sure the cab companies have certain policies in place.  
 
I do see both sides of the situation and could have an argument for both sides. It's a teaching experience to be prepared, as some companies might have less tolerance due to the fact they've been stiffed before.  
 
The bottom line is I'm glad you got home ok in the end.

lesson learned. just dont forget your wallet.

Learning experience is right. And sorry, we only got 3 blocks away from where he picked me up.  
 
Yes i dont usually forget my wallet, and as for a jacket they are expensive and isnt in my budget right now with all of the other unexpected expenses this month. I usually drive myself but i had a few drinks and driving wouldnt have been responsible.  
 
I will never call that company again and neither will anyone i know.

I agree with the op. She was honest at the beginning and yes, we are human and make mistakes like forgetting our wallet. If this is summer, maybe but the weather was terrible.  
Msg me and let me know what cab company this is.

lesson learned. dont forget your wallet and despite being in the city, dress for the season. winter is winter. people have been known to get lost and freeze to death within a couple hundred feet of a warm building

It's not the cab drivers fault that you didn't have a wallet, coat, nor that it was 4am. That's your responsibility, not theirs's. I believe it's a rule that some companies have, is to not give a fare a ride if they don't have cash on them, phone or no phone to hold. It could be a stolen phone for all he would know. Too many people have ripped these companies off in the past by using this method. Sorry but I do understand the cab driver's side more.  
As for coats being expensive, there are some great, cheap coats that appear in the classifieds here. Check them out.

kaylagurl21 said "Learning experience is right. And sorry, we only got 3 blocks away from where he picked me up.     Yes i dont usually forget my wallet, and as for a jacket they are expensive and isnt in my budget right now with all of the other unexpected expenses this month. I usually drive myself but i had a few drinks and driving wouldnt have been responsible.     I will never call that company again and neither will anyone i know. "

Wow.....cut down a cab company because you didn't have money on you to pay for a fair home. You expected them to get you home and hope that you pay them when you get there. Honestly I hope the cab company doesn't see it as a loss in business as I know I wouldn't like doing business like that.  
 
What next....going out to eat and leaving your wallet in a vehicle? Tell your server that after your meal you will run out and grab some money that you didn't bring with you. If they don't like it you and everyone you know won't dine there again.  
 
This attitude is the problem with society now. You were clearly in the wrong by asking for a service that you couldn't pay for at the time. You then form an opinion by saying that really the cab company was in the wrong for not allowing you run into your house and grab your wallet and hope you return to pay them. Oh and you can buy a coat even if it was used for the price of a few drinks. It will last all winter.

they are expensive and isn't in my budget right now"  
 
Money for a night out, drinks, and a cab ride home? Priorities?

DarMar said "they are expensive and isn't in my budget right now"     Money for a night out, drinks, and a cab ride home? Priorities? "

but op said wallet at home...so probably someone else was buying drinks? or perhaps got it free (as wallet left home).  
 
Edited by SJN, 2016-12-06 14:27:16

You really need to remember a wallet or cash in your pocket. And a warm jacket.

I didnt Pay for drinks, not that thats really anyones buisness. I needed a night out to keep my sanity. My pet passed away last week and its been a tough week for me. So instead of being depressed and moaping around the house i decided to go out for a bit. A cab is a lot cheaper then a jacket.

Something doesnt add up. You go out on the town with no wallet, id, money, or coat, but somehow manage to get money for drinks, I suppose its possible someone else paid your way. You weren't up front with the cab company when you called them. Thats your fault, not theirs. You dont own a winter jacket? How long have you lived in Manitoba? Most would realize that winter comes every year around this time (or early) and be prepared. My guess (and its only that) is that you became abusive with the cab driver when he balked at giving you a free ride. Seems more likely than your version. Live and learn, be a little more prepared instead of blaming others.

JackAzz said "Something doesnt add up. You go out on the town with no wallet, id, money, or coat, but somehow manage to get money for drinks, I suppose its possible someone else paid your way. You weren't up front with the cab company when you called them. Thats your fault, not theirs. You dont own a winter jacket? How long have you lived in Manitoba? Most would realize that winter comes every year around this time (or early) and be prepared. My guess (and its only that) is that you became abusive with the cab driver when he balked at giving you a free ride. Seems more likely than your version. Live and learn, be a little more prepared instead of blaming others. "

Go out on the town. Dont need id or a jacket to visit a friend to have a few drinks. Had they not fallen asleep i wouldnt have been stuck out in the cold waiting. As for being abusive no idea how you would come up with that. This isnt the first incident with this company. Might be my first incident with them but there have been others.

"A cab is a lot cheaper than a jacket", you mentioned.  
 
I am very sorry for the loss of your dear pet, but priorities like a 2nd hand winter jacket might beat out the cost of a cab or 2.  
 
My first thought was if you had a pet (now gone) and can't afford a winter coat?  
 
Anyway, that's a different topic.  
 
Edited by Kellye, 2016-12-06 15:03:49

I would spend my money on jacket rather than smoke and drink. Soon it will get colder.  
As for the cab, I don't see they did anything wring. May be they could have offered you a ride. But they were within their right to deny you the ride.

Kellye said ""A cab is a lot cheaper than a jacket"     I''m very sorry for the loss of your dear pet, but priorities like a 2nd hand winter jacket might beat out the cost of a cab or 2.     My first thought was if you had a pet (now gone), take cabs and can't afford a winter coat?     Anyway, that''s a different topic.     Edited by Kellye, 2016-12-06 14:59:40"

OP had smokes in their pocket...  
 
Edited by SJN, 2016-12-06 15:01:36

The loss of my pet is presicely why i dont have money for a coat. I had to cremate her which used all of the extra money we had. My priorities are straight. Have you ever tried to find a cheap plus sized jacket? All of the ones on ebrandon are either too small or big or expensive.

I had smokes. I smoke when i drink, a cab and a pack of smokes is a pretty cheap night out. If i could find a coat for 23$ i would allready have one.

All u guys no nothing about the business it use to be great help u to and from the car carry u grocieries!! So she forgot her wallet whoo hoo offered u some stuff to hold on to !! Everyone should get a chance to prove there good people but nope all cabbies want is money and u guys are worrying how she got drinks or y no jacket !!!! So all u perfect people on here must never leave the house !!!

A young lady forgets her wallet and people want to cut her down? Don't listen to these people.  
 
Cab drivers take people with no cash to ATMs everyday. No reason they can't take you to your house to do the same thing. A new phone is worth hundreds of dollars.  
 
You can't dump someone off in the middle of a snowstorm. Warm clothes or not.

Second hand stores....value village or MCC...we buy most of our jackets, sweaters n hoodies used! Very often good brand name stuff too

kaylagurl21 said "I had smokes. I smoke when i drink, a cab and a pack of smokes is a pretty cheap night out. If i could find a coat for 23$ i would allready have one. "

http://ebrandon.ca/ItemView.aspx?item_id=1724114  
 
two packs of smokes but i suppose you will never buy another pack lol  
 
honestly a winter coat in mb is more important then your sanity a ride home drinks a pet or a cell phone ...if you were dressed properly you would be able to walk anywhere in brandon even at -40 , or stay the night ect but dont expect people to go out a a limb for you because you think you deserve it  
 
my granddad always told me watch the pennies and the dollars watch themselves  
 
plus sounds like you do this enough [i]not thinking anything of it because ive never had a problem in the past [/i] maybe this time you will learn it doesnt matter what town you are in

traveller said "    kaylagurl21 said "I had smokes. I smoke when i drink, a cab and a pack of smokes is a pretty cheap night out. If i could find a coat for 23$ i would allready have one. " http://ebrandon.ca/ItemView.aspx?item_id=1724114     two packs of smokes but i suppose you will never buy another pack lol     honestly a winter coat in mb is more important then your sanity a ride home drinks a pet or a cell phone ...if you were dressed properly you would be able to walk anywhere in brandon even at -40 , or stay the night ect but dont expect people to go out a a limb for you because you think you deserve it     my granddad always told me watch the pennies and the dollars watch themselves     plus sounds like you do this enough [i]not thinking anything of it because ive never had a problem in the past [/i] maybe this time you will learn it doesnt matter what town you are in "

Maybe its more important to you.

Hey! said "A young lady forgets her wallet and people want to cut her down? Don't listen to these people.     Cab drivers take people with no cash to ATMs everyday. No reason they can't take you to your house to do the same thing. A new phone is worth hundreds of dollars.     You can't dump someone off in the middle of a snowstorm. Warm clothes or not. "

No other cab companies do this! I have never had a problem with running in to grab money before. It blows my mind that they can just get away with this. I had to wait outside forever for a different cab as my friend fell asleep. I have made a formal complaint and it is out of my hands now.

What size of coat do you need?