Taxi Travel

Taxi service in Atlanta can be uneven. Drivers often lack correct change, so bring along plenty of small bills. You can also charge your fare, as many accept credit cards. Drivers may be as befuddled as you are by the city's notoriously winding streets, so if your destination is somewhere other than a major hotel or popular sight, bring along printed directions.

In Atlanta taxi fares begin at $2.50, then add 25¢ for each additional 1/8 mi. Additional passengers are $2. You generally need to call for a cab, as Atlanta is not a place where you can hail one on the street. Buckhead Safety Cab and Checker Cab offer 24-hour service.

Taxi Contacts

Buckhead Safety Cab (404/233-1152.)

Checker Cab (404/351-1111. www.atlantacheckercab.com.)