To: yonif
One of the problems in Beijing is that the cab drivers hold multiple licenses, with multiple IDs. They make New York cab drivers look like choir boys. I remember my cab driver getting stopped for speeding returning from the Great Wall into the outskirts of the city. The policeman took his license away and said "You can get it back when you come to the station to pay your fine". After the cop departed, the cab driver laughs, and says, "Not a problem, I have many more!" and he showed me about 7 or 8 additional licenses, all with the same picture, but all with different names. One of my most memorable events in China.
4 posted on
04/22/2003 1:44:47 PM PDT by
TommyDale
To: TommyDale
"One of my most memorable events in China."
I would have thought the cab ride itself would have been memorable enough. If you can drive in China, you can drive anywhere.
After my first cab ride in China, I was happy to walk around for quite awhile. (just dont ask for directions..lol)
To: TommyDale
And, they loan their cars to their buddies on some days, so their friends can make a little extra cash.
15 posted on
04/22/2003 9:56:36 PM PDT by
Ma Li
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