Red Cab

After leaving the Convention Center, our group flagged down a taxi van from Red Cab. There were five of us and the cab sat six: perfect. Three piled into the cab, but the last two could not board because the rear passenger seat was folded down. Why would this seat not be set properly? Isn’t the benefit of the van to carry more passengers, not less than a standard four-​seater taxi? We pushed and pulled trying to adjust the seat; it did not budge. The driver didn’t bother to get out and do this for us. Meanwhile, we were stopped in a lane of traffic with cars honking. A policeman pulled up along side the taxi and started yelling at the driver. After being told to move, the taxi pulled away with it’s passenger door open. I was one of the two still standing outside and was nearly run over. The cab pulled over at the end of the block, my friend and I scrambling to get in. The driver got out and adjusted the seat for us, which he should have done in the first place.
Once in motion, we gave the driver directions on where to go. Not only did he not know the location of Fort Wright, but he was also confused about the difference between I-​471 and I-​71/​75.
Having taken a cab to the Convention Center from home, we had estimated the return journey would cost the same: $ 15.00 — $ 17.00. Not the case. Our cost was over $ 20.00. We took the same direct route both ways, so I am baffled at how much more Red Cab cost. With fees increasing at 20 cents per 15 seconds, I’d believe one could find a cheaper cab in New York City.
I am disappointed with Red Cab, their lack of attention to detail and safety. Avoid at all costs.