No One Knows What It's Like To be The Cab Man

Ron Meyer
Ron Meyer Publishing (2008)
ISBN 9781605853512
Reviewed by Richard R. Blake for Reader Views (7/08)


Ron Meyer shares glimpses into his life as a cab driver in a rural community in New Jersey. In his memoir “No One Knows What It’s Like To Be The Cab Man” Ron relates stories in ridiculous, rollicking, irreverent street language and humor.

His clientele ranges from the rich and famous, to rednecks, drunks, loose women, senior citizens, and medical transports.  Many of these customers have left him with stories, which are sometimes heart-warming, often mind-boggling and hard-to-believe, but true.

Ron has an uncanny sense of human needs, human desires, and their weaknesses. Ron’s writing reveals his compassionate, philosophic side. He lectures the drunks, gives advice to young lovers who find themselves in confrontations. He also gives his observations and sound advice on good business practices.

Ron reveals some strong opinions on alcoholism, abusive behavior, and driving under the influence of alcohol.  Ron says it this way: “Many of my customers discuss politics. Many have differing ideologies.  I respect an intelligent and passionate debate.”

Many of Ron’s regulars and ir-regulars became friends. He especially enjoyed the regular trips taking Jerry Only and members of the legendary punk rock band “The Misfits” to the airport on their way to concerts.

Often self-deprecating, Ron’s embellished descriptions of the disrespectful, arrogant and stupid are hilarious; especially, when you find yourself laughing at yourself as seen through Ron’s eyes. Clever illustrations, two short plays and a unique “road kill” game reveal yet another aspect of Ron’s inimitable, weird sense of humor.

I found it hard to determine the audience Ron is writing for.  He has a serious side, writes with shades of deep-seated anger, and yet has the ability to see the humor in any situation.  Get ready for a non-stop, side-splitting laughter session as you race through the pages of Ron Meyer’s life in the taxi business in “No One Knows What It’s Like To Be The Cab Man.”

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