Transportation: Today, I called a taxi after a night of partying. When it arrived,...

By Brady - 30/04/2013 16:00 - Spain - Madrid

Today, I called a taxi after a night of partying. When it arrived, I realised I had no cash, so I told the driver I'd quickly grab some from an ATM. He made me leave my phone with him as collateral in case I was pulling a prank. He drove off the moment I turned my back. FML

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By victimboi - 05/06/2009 19:07 - United Kingdom

Today, I got a taxi home from work. Only having notes in my wallet, I told the taxi driver that I'd run inside my house and come back out with the change for the journey. He agreed, but only if I left my bag as collateral. It seemed fair. An hour later, I realized my wallet was missing. FML

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By Unlucky taxi driver - 08/11/2018 14:00

Today, a passenger in my taxi left without paying. They left their phone, so I posted a message about it from their social media, exposing them. Turns out they'd stolen the phone from someone else. I ended up getting arrested. FML

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By Noname - 16/03/2009 00:49 - United States

Today, I rode in the cab on the way back to my dorm from the airport. The taxi driver was on the phone and not really paying attention. I paid him and got out of the cab, but he drove away before I could get my luggage out of the trunk. FML

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By Unimpressed - 03/06/2009 10:40 - Australia

Today, I was taking a taxi home after drinking too much. I started to feel sick and, not wanting to be charged the cab cleaning fee, threw up into my handbag instead. When we got to my place I then had to fish through my bag for my wallet to pay the driver. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/08/2011 04:11 - United States

Today, I took a taxi to my hotel. I specifically said that my destination was the Hilton resort. He took me to a bed and breakfast across town. When I finally got to my hotel, I cursed him out and didn't give him a tip. I then realized I'd left my phone in the taxi after he left. FML

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By stevenr579 - 23/01/2013 23:33 - Canada - North Vancouver

Today, I took a taxi ride with my friends. As we were getting out, I paid the taxi driver. With a grin, he drove away fast. It turns out my friend had already paid. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/01/2022 11:01 - United States - Moore

Today, I rented a car via an app for a family function. Turns out it was in default and was repossessed while I was there. I had to ride three hours back home with my girlfriend's dad, who probably thinks I don't pay my bills. FML

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By Fml37 - 20/12/2009 05:13 - Canada

Today, I had to take a taxi to work, because I was pressed for time, and didn't have a ride there. When I got to work, I paid the cab driver, and realized I had spent more money on the cab than I was going to make at work. FML

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By choup - 07/11/2008 21:02 - Australia

Today, I went to have a drink with my friend. On the way I withdrew 20 bucks and when I arrived at the bar I realised I had taken my credit card but not the banknote. FML

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By Rob - 09/10/2010 04:09 - United States

Today, I got chased, threatened and assaulted by a cab driver because I wouldn't take the credit card receipt. FML

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NickaPLZ 26

Tuesday 30 April 2013 22:11

Call his dispatch. Get that ass fired. And your phone back.

xXHollowIchigoXx 17

Tuesday 30 April 2013 22:11

Why would you give him your phone? Why not just tell him to leave then call another one.

Comments

whY402Jay 12

Wednesday 1 May 2013 4:05

Must have been bamboozled by other people with the same story.

notsosweetgrl 7

Wednesday 1 May 2013 4:24

The phone was worth more than the fare and his job, not a very smart driver

Jharrist89 12

Wednesday 1 May 2013 5:18

Ever heard of plan b, that's if you have an android phone. Downloads directly to your phone from the internet. That's how you catch the ******.

LupeTabasco 5

Wednesday 1 May 2013 5:23

CALL THE C-- oh wait... nevermind...

MDTeddy 13

Wednesday 1 May 2013 8:09

**** the taxi. I would let him leave rather than give him my phone.

xRezSynn 15

Wednesday 1 May 2013 14:53

Never give strangers your phone

M3DIC4T3 29

Wednesday 1 May 2013 16:03

I would call the cab company he works for and report it. Describe your phone in great detail such as the case color or cracks on the screen & his bosses will recognize it. Then he will get fired, you'll get your phone back, and he'll probably become a scam artist. Or a lawyer, they both have no conscious. :)