PC version - Taxi Driver problem - Any ideas?

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Rob Lancaster wrote:
>
> In my 4th run through the game, I decided to just do the story missions and
> no extras except Firefighter and a bit of time on the exercise bike to
> buildup stamina. After completing End of the Line, I decided to fill in all
> the other stuff to get to 100%. When I come to have a go at the Taxi Driver
> missions, I activate the mission, and then drive round for ages with the
> message "There are no fares nearby, keep looking" constantly on the screen,
> and no passengers are ever generated. This happens in all the cities, and
> for both types of cab.
>
> Has anyone else come across this, and if so what is the solution? In my
> previous games, where I have done the taxi mission early on, I have had no
> problem. No cheats used, or mods / patches applied.
>
> Rob

In VC etc you had to steer clear of gang areas, but to be honest I
haven't had any problems of this sort with SA, or very rarely. Not PC
version though. Have you tried making sure you're in your own
territory?
--
Paul (And I'm, like, "yeah, whatever!" )
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In message <430E4DA3.CFFB9683@blueyonder.co.uk>
Paul Heslop <paul.heslop@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:

> In VC etc you had to steer clear of gang areas, but to be honest I
> haven't had any problems of this sort with SA, or very rarely. Not PC
> version though. Have you tried making sure you're in your own
> territory?

Verified: Areas without *any* gang are fare pick-up zones. Most green
territories work though, but only if their not bordering yellow or
purple.

Strange huh?

On a side note, I really wish they'd implemented longer distances for
taxi missions, or even an inter-city courier service using a plane or
chopper or something. That and the ability to de-rail the trams would
have been nice. Anyone remember that crash scene in The Rock?


Cheers,
Rob
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Paul W wrote:
>
> > Has anyone else come across this, and if so what is the solution? In my
> > previous games, where I have done the taxi mission early on, I have had no
> > problem. No cheats used, or mods / patches applied.
> >
>
> Yes I'm having the same problem - maybe you have to be in a particular area
> for the fares to spawn....
>
> Looks like there are so solutions near by and we will have to keep looking!
> .............

Paul, as we suggested to Rob, are you using areas which are not gang
controlled? It is usually harder to get a customer when in a heavily
controlled area, though not always.
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Paul (And I'm, like, "yeah, whatever!" )
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Stop and Look
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Rob Lancaster wrote:
>
> "Rob White" <mflt35@dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message
> news:41e660a04d.Rob@aqus02.dsl.pipex.com...
> > In message <430E4DA3.CFFB9683@blueyonder.co.uk>
> > Paul Heslop <paul.heslop@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> >> In VC etc you had to steer clear of gang areas, but to be honest I
> >> haven't had any problems of this sort with SA, or very rarely. Not PC
> >> version though. Have you tried making sure you're in your own
> >> territory?
> >
> > Verified: Areas without *any* gang are fare pick-up zones. Most green
> > territories work though, but only if their not bordering yellow or
> > purple.
> >
> > Strange huh?
> >
>
> Thanks for the replies. I have 100% of territories, so I don't think that's
> the problem. I have driven round all areas of the city, and all round the
> other cities with no fares showing up. I guess I'll just complete this one
> to 99 1/2%.
>
> Rob

it's strange though and the only thing I can think is you left it too
late. when i did bother with the taxi missions I always did them very
early, to make money and boost my driving, so maybe leaving it late is
the killer
--
Paul (And I'm, like, "yeah, whatever!" )
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Stop and Look
http://www.geocities.com/dreamst8me/

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I am having this problem on my third run through the game on the PC. I
started a new game, with the weapons-keeping benefits carried over from
my previous game, and can't do any taxi missions. I just did Burning
Desire, still no luck.

I tried starting another new game, and it does work, so I think I might
just junk my other game and do the first few missions again. Shame, as
I had done all the tags as well as Firefighter and Vigilante.

Phil Hibbs.