A pearl revealed in each and every trip
My husband is off on an international trip this week. I’m working from my home office. Usually it’s me on the road. Actually, this is my first full week home in almost ten months. I’m always on the road.
This week, the roles are reversed. I’m the one doing the laundry, making the bed, taking out the garbage, walking the dog, watering the plants, saying hello to the UPS man …
In a big city and want to know what your cab fare will be before you even hail the taxi? Then check out Bing’s Taxi Fare Calculator.
Select the region for which you’re searching. Since city cabs are usually regulated, Bing has a good idea of what the charge per mile will be. Enter your starting point and destination and you will get a map of the quickest route, along with a itemized list of what you may be charged for (initial fee, milage, waiting time).
I tried out a few routes that I’ve taken before in a taxi, and the cost seems spot on. Give it a go and let me know how accurate the fares are!
Each Monday through Friday, a Travel Gem of the Day will be posted at SmartWomenTravelers.com. These Travel Gems are tips that will help a traveler travel smarter, safer, handle home issues, be prepared and enjoy their journeys.
Here are last week’s Travel Gems:
