[nine_k]

Sometimes you can even stop a livery car that is vacant, as you would a taxi. Be prepared to pay in cash :)

[halviti]

I do this all the time.

I estimate the cost of a cab fare in my head, then I flag down a livery car and offer them less than what a cab would cost.

Sometimes I have to barter a little if I'm shooting too low, but I'm rarely turned down.

It's a much more relaxing ride when you don't have to worry about a meter running, and cheaper too.