In Paris you can hail a cab only when the “Taxi” light on top is illuminated. At peak hours it is advised to order a cab by phone (see my link page where you will find the telephone numbers for the big Parisian taxi firms). Meters start at 2-3 euros, a little more if you call in advance. drivers are not required to carry more than three passengersat a time, and you can be charged more for baggage, a fourth passenger or an animal or even for a station pick-up. A receipt (Reçu) is provided on request. Not all taxi companies except credit cards (G7 do except, again see my “links” page). Please remember that personal cheques are not accepted. When you manage to find a taxi always get in before giving the driver your destination, this is because a taxi is obliged to take you anywhere you want but often they lower their window and ask where you are going this gives them time to decide if they want to or not. Once you are in the taxi it is harder to refuse. If you have a problem with a taxi, you will find a number on their rear passenger windows remember the number and go to your nearest police station and file a complaint.
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