<p>Is it common for undergrads to have an account with a taxi company for emergencies? If so, does anyone have any recommendations as to which one?</p>
<p>It is quite common, and I believe United Cab is the most popular. They actually have a pretty good web site. [United</a> Cabs Inc. New Orleans](<a href=“http://www.unitedcabs.com/]United”>http://www.unitedcabs.com/) and here is how to set up an account: [Charge</a> Account Application](<a href=“http://www.unitedcabs.com/id70.html]Charge”>http://www.unitedcabs.com/id70.html)</p>
<p>Thanks for info, fallen chemist.</p>
<p>We obtained one for our daughter recently with United Cab. They do charge a minimum monthly fee, 12 months a year, for an account.</p>
<p>It seems odd that they would charge an accounting fee, though worth it. Probably not every individual taxi is credit card equipped.</p>
<p>i looked up the info and it is a $10 monthly fee</p>
<p>My s feel that some cab companies are better than others. I’ll check in with him. We did not feel an account was a great idea because we did not want to be the ones paying for all their cab rides when several kids ride together.</p>
<p>the other kids would probably be paying.
They would just be paying a reduced rate.
The problem is that your child, not you, would be the recipient. </p>
<p>As a matter of fact, he/she may just commandeer a cab for the night and give reduced rate rides for hours!</p>
<p>LOL</p>
<p>Yup-- he said United has the market share of teh business and a stand at tulane doesnt just say “taxi” it says “United Taxi”!</p>
<p>i would still like my child to have the option of using the taxi if he has no money in his pocket to do so. more for my peace of mind</p>
<p>We have an account with United Cabs. I recommend that you use them. They are the most reputable. There is a $10 per month fee. It’s just for my peace of mind - to make sure my daughter doesn’t have any reason to forego a cab if she really needs one.</p>