Route Taxi Fares

[Jame]

So what I am getting from this, correct me if I am wrong, but don't use a route taxi unless you need to. Only use a hired designated red plate driver. How much does this cost(do you hire a driver for the day or per ride)? My 9 day trip in January we took red plate route taxi the entire time and never had any issues. Felt safe, great price, and was pretty quick too, not much waiting. Now in the past couple weeks I am reading that they are dangerous, not reliable, try to cheat you out on cost, etc. It was nice being able to have transportation cost so minimal but now having to hire a driver every time we want to go somewhere it's gonna be costly. After reading all this I am just very confused and not sure who and what I can trust when I get there with my 3 friends(new to Jamaica).

[Accompong]

After reading all this I am just very confused and not sure who and what I can trust when I get there with my 3 friends(new to Jamaica).

You and 3 friends are the perfect size for going "charter". If you see an empty Red Plate car, ask him for a fare to take you and your friends anywhere you want to go and negotiate the price. Of course, you can Route Taxi as well but it might be difficult to find one that will fit the 4 of you without the driver wanting to make it a "charter" anyways. Just relax and do it the way you did last time. No reason to be confused if you have already experienced the Route Taxi system.

Peace and Guidance