Argument with a Taxi Driver - Guilty Conscience before Yom Kippur.
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Question
An incident that happened: I ordered a taxi to the entrance of Jerusalem, and we activated the meter. On the way, the driver emphasized that he was not willing to turn around at the station at the city's exit, because only after 20 km could he turn back. The driver added that this is always the rule at his taxi station, that they do not turn around. I agreed. Before the turn to the city entrance, the driver stopped between two huge trucks, in a narrow place, and I, with children and infants in hand, commanded him to turn around at the station at the city's exit. He did not argue, turned around, and cursed all the religious thieves, etc., while taking from me exactly what was on the meter. The question is who is right. And should I add money to the driver or the station for the long way [there was a huge traffic jam at the exit, maybe two hours], and what to do if I cannot locate the driver. Thank you in advance.
Answer
Shalom R B
If the driver did not demand payment, you are exempt from paying.