A Taxi Gets a Fill-Up

A taxi pulls up to the Pemex pump. The attendant slides a steel ramp behind a rear wheel. The taxista backs onto it.

The ramp is purpose-built. Attendant and driver employ it with the ease of long practice.

 

I want to know—what is the point?

My guess? The ramp allows a little more fuel to fit into the tank, so the taxista gets a skosh more range between pit stops.

Comments

[Anilu]

And have you seen them shaking it afterwards so it is really full?

[John Calypso]

Yes - they actually shake the rear end to be sure there is no air and that they will get every last drop in there - funny really.