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Taxi Quotes

Rides worth remembering

These quotes treat the taxi with genuine respect, one speaker insisting they've never spoken poorly of drivers and another preferring the role to leading a routine political office.

I've never been derogatory towards taxi drivers.

Quotes by Travis Kalanick

I think I would rather be a prime minister than a taxi driver.

Quotes by Jens Stoltenberg

A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running.

Quotes by Groucho Marx

I'm a terrible singer, but it helps when I have to call a taxi.

Quotes by Gordon Getty

Emotion Quotes

Calling a taxi in Texas is like calling a rabbi in Iraq.

Quotes by Fran Lebowitz

I have a driver's licence, but the truth is that I hardly ever drive. I prefer to get around by taxi.

Quotes by Ferran Adria

Not only are utilities switching from coal and oil to gas, but also trucking, schoolbuses, garbage trucks, and even taxi fleets.

Quotes by Charles C. Mann

Frequently Asked Questions

What tone do these taxi quotes generally take?
They mix genuine respect for taxi drivers with witty comparisons, using the taxi as both a subject and a metaphor.
Is there a quote expressing respect for taxi drivers?
Yes, one speaker insists they've never been derogatory towards taxi drivers, treating the profession with respect.
Do any quotes compare political roles to driving a taxi?
Yes, one line jokes that leading the country actually sounds more appealing to the speaker than driving a cab for a living, a playful jab at both roles.
Is there a memorable metaphor involving a hospital bed?
Yes, one quote compares a hospital bed to a parked taxi with the meter running, a sharp bit of everyday imagery.
Do the quotes mention calling a taxi in daily life?
Yes, one speaker admits their singing is terrible but useful when it comes to calling a taxi, tying into everyday Movement habits.

The sharpest line compares a hospital bed to a parked taxi with the meter still running, a clever bit of everyday movement imagery.