I had a dream, I think it was last night or the night before that I did the exact same thing, but was trying to get home from the airport.Kats_ wrote:Did I tell you about this incident ...
My friend was waiting for a bus on a bright afternoon and after a long wait decided to take the next cab that passes by.
Luckily a taxi pulled over and someone got off and my friend hopped in after picking up her bags etc. All excited, she started SMSing her friends that she was going to be there on time after getting in ....she absent-mindedly asked the cabbie to take her to Suntec City.
Cabbie: (Just looks at her puzzled).
My friend: Suntec city, please (still engrossed in punching those words into her mobile)
* The cab doesnt move
Cabbie: (In a slow dragged fashion) Do you want me to take you to Suntec city?
My friend: (Totally annoyed by now) Yes!
Cabbie: Er this is not a taxi....
My friend realises what a blunder she had made and jumps out after mumbling an apology!
Apparently, she got into a random car assuming that it was a cab!
Was hilarious and we still tease her to look out for green/blue lights before she gets into a 'cab'!
I once saw a 'cab' pick someone up at a taxi stand except the cab had no stickers or branding (just the taxi sign on top) I didn't notice the meter or signs for the fares or anything. So look out for a rogue taxi picking people up!
