Are Cash Cab contestants real?

First of all, the cab is a real, licensed cab. While host Ben Bailey is actually a comedian, he HAS taken and passed the New York City cabbie exam and is a licensed cab driver. The money he hands out isn’t real, but if contestants win, they’re sent a real check after the show airs.

Who actually drives the Cash Cab?

Ben Bailey
Before Ben Bailey was the host of Cash Cab, he was a stand-up comedian who drove limos to pay the bills. That side gig turned out to be useful when he auditioned for the show. According to NJ.com, Bailey demonstrated his skills behind the wheel by scoring a 92 on his taxi license exam.

Who is the host of Cash Cab TV show?

Unless you’re into Nerdcore hip-hop, you loser. Cash Cab ‘s charismatic host, Ben Bailey, got himself a legitimate cab driver’s license for the show. But before that, he had precisely squat to do with cabs. Bailey is actually a career stand-up comic, and was so famous in the early 2000s, Comedy Central gave him his own hour-long comedy special.

Is the money on Cash Cab for real?

The money he hands out isn’t real, but if contestants win, they’re sent a real check after the show airs. (This is probably done for tax purposes so the network and the IRS can track the money, legally.)

Where did Ben Bailey from Cash Cab come from?

Cash Cab host and driver Ben Bailey moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. He worked at The Comedy Store and performed support services like answering phones and bouncing before he was finally offered the chance to go up on stage one night because he got the other comedians waiting backstage to laugh.

Who was the cab driver on Cash Cab?

So to most contestants, especially in the heat of the moment, Bailey came across as just some gruff NYC cab driver with a gimmick, rather than a professional showman who was 100% playing a role.