How do you know when a taxi is open for service?

Question

is the light on the top lit up or what? or does that mean it is taken

Answer 1

If the light is on the cab is in service.

Answer 2

Unless you see someone riding in the back seat, there's no sure way of telling. The light isn't always an accurate indicator. When in doubt, your best bet is to try and flag the cab down. The driver will stop if the cab is available for passengers.

If he or she doesn't stop, there are many reasons why. The most common one is that the driver has been dispatched to pick up another fare. Wait for the next one and try again.

Answer 3

if the light isn't on, it's in use, when it's turned on, then hale them. sometimes the light doesn't work, u wonder if they would spend alittle $$ fixing them so they can continue to make $$??