If your date really is appalling company and no amount of positive thinking can save it, politely excuse yourself and get a cab home. (richsugardaddysite.com)
If you drank and didn't get a cab at the end of the night, there was a distinct chance you could die. (sbnation.com)
After 20 minutes, the operator finally managed to get a cab for me. (petsmagazine.com.sg)