'Every day a double-parked car, roadwork, or a wreck freezes the grid for dozens of surrounding blocks. Because of this, the "slow traffic" TLC rate can make for a relatively astronomical fare.'
‘I’ve been reliably stingy most of my life, opting to take a train and/or bus to get where I need to go. But on a few occasions recently, I folded and ordered a Lyft. One such occasion was a midnight emergency.’
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