Route Taxi Fares

[Rob]

I was told that if you discuss the fare ahead of time you are negotiating and are not longer getting the route fare. Rob/Lisa, want to confirm/deny this? Up

In Mike's case, it should be a route taxi fare as it was a shared ride imo. What's the proper way to handle what happened to Mike if it happens to someone else?

It may not help Mike, but it may help someone else! Thanks!

~Moose

If you discuss the fare ahead of time, then by definition you are negotiating.

Asking "route taxi?" is perfect because there is no mention of money, simply what kind of taxi the driver intends to be in this situation.

As for Mike's situation, he could have argued his case and even waited for the police to show up. The law would be on his side. The driver would have to had a "Charter" sign in the front window.

But being on vacation, how much is your valued vacation time worth?

As I have stated more times than I am able to remember, the local route taxi system was designed for locals and not with visitors in mind.

This is exactly the reason that the Tourism Transport Associations (JUTA, JCal, Maxi, etc.) were created in the first place.

You are on vacation. Enjoy all of it and don't sweat the small stuff. Please feel free to take any of the licensed and legal drivers in our Transport section. We know them all personally.

Most if not all offer free cellphone use so you can call them from wherever you are and let them know where you want to go. If they are unavailable, ask if they can get a driver for you.

As a side note, with the new transport regulations coming up, if you are caught in an illegal taxi, you will be guilty of the crime of aiding and abetting the illegal driver.

Always use legal taxis.

[captaind]

If you discuss the fare ahead of time, then by definition you are negotiating.

Asking "route taxi?" is perfect because there is no mention of money, simply what kind of taxi the driver intends to be in this situation.

As for Mike's situation, he could have argued his case and even waited for the police to show up. The law would be on his side. The driver would have to had a "Charter" sign in the front window.

But being on vacation, how much is your valued vacation time worth?

As I have stated more times than I am able to remember, the local route taxi system was designed for locals and not with visitors in mind.

This is exactly the reason that the Tourism Transport Associations (JUTA, JCal, Maxi, etc.) were created in the first place.

You are on vacation. Enjoy all of it and don't sweat the small stuff. Please feel free to take any of the licensed and legal drivers in our Transport section. We know them all personally.

Most if not all offer free cellphone use so you can call them from wherever you are and let them know where you want to go. If they are unavailable, ask if they can get a driver for you.

As a side note, with the new transport regulations coming up, if you are caught in an illegal taxi, you will be guilty of the crime of aiding and abetting the illegal driver.

Always use legal taxis.

Any questions folks?

Cap