Submitted by Speak English, Sep 15, 2007 19:06

It would be nice if the taxi driver requirements included speaking fluent English and actually being familiar with the streets of New York City. Too many times I have climbed into a cab only to discover I have to direct the driver where to go, using hand signals, because the driver cannot understand English and does not even know how to get from Point A to Point B. There was a time when this was unnecessary, but "the great" NYC taxi drivers are now few and far between.

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