Just talked to Linston. Negril - Green Island is 130.
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Just talked to Linston. Negril - Green Island is 130.
thanks captaind - now I'm even more confused though, because the chart says 175. ???
Captian D, have you had time to speak with Linston to get his take on the new fare rate? I know someone pointed out some time back on the board a rate that seemed far and was always taken. I put it into place on our last trip and it worked well. He said for 2 people on one route to say 300 j okay. I know that is over the 100j per person but since route taxi's are really for the locals and not us tourist it sounded like a far/fare to offer a little more. It worked so well last year I just figure I will use the same again this next reach since it is still above the new rate.
Captian D, you can ignore my question to you since I see you have spoken to Linston but did not see it before I posted.
I don't understand why some people continue to think that "route taxis are really for the locals" Should one also think that the grocery store is really for the locals, the bakery is really just for the locals, etc? Certainly one can be considerate and add a tip to the fare, and maybe not use the route taxis at the very busiest times of the day.
Yes I have.Quote:
Originally Posted by kylake
I assume we are reminded so that we remain considerate. Defer to locals when busy, etc. and not be boorish tourists where "it's all about me" thing. I believe that's important and to also consider that you may be sharing your ride and should respect their route (ask if they're willing to extend for extra $, and accept their answer if it's "no", or don't ask and just make the switch yourself). I saw someone post on TA that they made a deal with a "route" taxi driver to extend and the driver asked the locals already in the car to get out so that he could accommodate the tourists. That was shocking and went way too far IMO. I would never have done that. And if more and more of that happens, it is pretty sad for the locals. When that happens, it's not good for tourists to use route taxis. But, as long as respectful of the system and locals, I don't see a problem either. I know it's complicated and don't know all the history, but to me, it's like saying tourists in my home town shouldn't use the bus system. They can, as long as they follow the same rules as everyone else. I guess the difference here, is that buses will not break the rules or route and would not be allowed to favor tourists for more money, so no chance that it would be abused...and our locals would not be inconvenienced or have their jobs jeopardized because of it. Tourists have to respect the route taxi system and know that locals rely on it to get to and from work on time - it falls apart and is a serious problem when that doesn't happen. That's my take on it anyway, maybe there are other reasons???Quote:
Originally Posted by sunray
Because the route taxis really are for the local Jamaican community.Quote:
Originally Posted by sunray
When you add the word "just" you change the whole meaning as in saying "only" which is not something I said.Quote:
Originally Posted by sunray
We are tourist and use facilities, stores, taxis, etc that are for the local community, but never forget this is there domain not ours if you are a tourist.
I don't understand the Route Taxi fascination although I sometimes take them.
For two people; it's now going to cost several hundred dollars (maybe 500 with a small tip to get from the beach to the cliffs-two rides).
I have never had to pay more than 5 or 6 dollars U.S. for a daytime charter from the beach to the Seastar Lane, plus a tip of course.
Charters are private rides. You're not picking up other passengers and holding a student on your lap during school times.
Taxis in Negril are a total bargain compared to what you would pay in North America.
In my hometown a ride from say Margaritaville to Seastar Lane would cost close to 20 dollars.
Good point, Big_frank. It does make a difference for solo travelers though. Especially those on a tight budget like myself. Route taxis are great for staying on route, for one person, like heading to Shamrock or downtown and back from say Margaritaville area. Sometimes it's great to have a ride, especially when carrying bags. A hotel charter can charge $10 return for that ride. Same cost for one or two people. I'd be a lot less mobile without route taxis.
Yes Melody; different if you're on your own. Good Point!