Private or Juta

[Prism]

I agree with Cap. Now days the price is about the same. Up till a couple of years ago Juta was a big savings and we used them a few times we were trying to save money. Now Juta is mostly people going to the AI's and the people we have ridden with the last few times don't really seem to be as excited. Remember, they will be having a different perspective than people who mingle with the local people. I think you would have a much better time using a private driver like Linston and having him stop along the way for beer, a bite to eat etc. and meet some great Jamaican people. Meeting new Jamaican people and maybe making some new friends there sounds much more exciting to me.

[Jaherring]

We have done both and enjoyed both. Not sure why someone would say that JUTA doesn't stop for bathroom breaks and to get an ice cold red stripe. We always stop with JUTA....every time. We always had a blast laughing and talking to the other passengers on the bus! It was a fun ride and was nice meeting new people.
If you want a private ride I want to recommend shane. He took really good care of us and he was very reasonable. he has a nice facebook page....Shane Taxi.

[onthecorner]

actually enjoy juta....they always stop....and imho get you too negril pdq. always stay non ai and if we are the last ones too be dropped off they will generally run us in town to get food and drinks and cash before dropping us off....for a little extra of course....lol.....one time i did run into couple in jamaica for the first time and going to secrets that were unpleasant too ride with and wouldnt get off the bus at the stop so we had too leave quickly but for the most part have enjoyed my riding companions and have made plans to meet later in the week for trips too falls and such.....either way you decide too get there works but try juta for a change, you wont be disappointed.

[Mtig]

Juta is our choice and have to agree with the last two post. We have been using them for many years. Never more than 2 or 3 hotel stops. 5 min at each. The drivers are always great and willing to do whatever you may want on your way to negril. Pick up your luggage, walk into the airport lobby. The Juta desk is right there. $100 bucks. Round trip. Always on time.

[TAH]

Juta is our choice and have to agree with the last two post. We have been using them for many years. Never more than 2 or 3 hotel stops. 5 min at each. The drivers are always great and willing to do whatever you may want on your way to negril. Pick up your luggage, walk into the airport lobby. The Juta desk is right there. $100 bucks. Round trip. Always on time.

Just sayin, you can get a private ride for the same, or at most $20 more round trip for two.

[Ras Walleye]

On travel days I'm pretty much a zombie by the time we reach Sangster. The last thing I would want is a bus full of rowdys. But that's just me. We have used the same driver for years and it is always a rush to walk through those doors to be greeted by an old friend rather than fending off the throng of drivers. But the great thing is it's your vacation so you can do whatever strikes your fancy!

[booger]

On travel days I'm pretty much a zombie by the time we reach Sangster. The last thing I would want is a bus full of rowdys. But that's just me. We have used the same driver for years and it is always a rush to walk through those doors to be greeted by an old friend rather than fending off the throng of drivers. But the great thing is it's your vacation so you can do whatever strikes your fancy!

My feelings as well. And my driver puts me in the right vibe as soon as I see his smile. I couldn't imagine being on a bus full of unknowns after spending all my time on my transit. It takes me roughly 10 hours to get there after wheels up. Cooler full of beer, stop at Bigga's for the best chicken ever, and then hand delivered to my spot, all done at a snails pace. In contrast, the ride back is quick, not much talk, and quite somber.

[Mtig]

Never had rowdies on a ride. Not once in 16 yrs. must be real lucky. Not about the money. Not sure of who ras is fending off but we're politely escorted to our ride and on the road in 20 min or so. Zombie? Never felt that way arriving in beautiful Jamaica either.

[NikkiB]

We've used JUTA and its perfectly fine (except for the older woman who kept trying to get me to look at her breasts WTH???) We've been lucky enough to go with Linston the last few years and there's nothing like walking out of the airport and seeing his smiling face!

[Mike_D]

Here's my take on JUTA, JTL and the like:

http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...ll=1#post56967

Maybe we were unlucky, but our experience was not good and we probably won't use group transfers again. Ever since that first trip we have alternated between 2 different private drivers and haven't looked back. It's nice to travel at our own pace, stop for lunch and sit at a table with our driver to discuss the latest runnings on the island.

I can echo Ras Walleye's and Booger's sentiment. After clearing customs, the last thing I want to do is navigate through some additional administrative BS with a pile of luggage. I think most people feel the same way, that's why the big AIs have arrival lounges where they escort you the rest of the way. For me, my preference is to walk through the door to the taxi stand and have my driver greet us and take my bags.

If I was ever to travel solo and was being frugal, I might try a service like Clive's group transport as I have heard good things about them.