CaptainD - Absolutely! "Reach in your pocket and spread some around". Red Plates are legal taxis, bonded and carry passenger insurance. White plates don't and run illegal taxis. Even so, they still are all working hard to make a living in a third world country. Yes, foreigners should know the difference between the two. However, it is not a reason to take advantage of either one. We agree; "look how much that place does for you".