I HAVE in the last week damaged my muscle and ligaments in my left leg, although normally I am active and fit at 65 years old.
Unable to drive at the moment and still in some pain moving my leg, I have had to get taxis on five separate occasions this week. I have been "stunned" at the unhelpfulness of drivers.
I have told the operator in advance that I will be slow getting in and out of the car and walking to it.
Each driver has stayed sitting in his seat; hardly looked at me and four of them just moaned about their jobs.
Nobody opened the door for me and one man "tutted" as I struggled to get my leg in to the car with minimum pain.
I stupidly gave them a tip although now I am sorry I did.
It seems to be a habit to give drivers a tip for taking us somewhere rather than for the service they give.
I feel sorry for people who permanently rely on taxis. I'm sure not all drivers are like this; at least I pray they are not.
CW by email.
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