Taxi Rates

[Bnewb]

Fact...
The route taxi system was not designed with the tourist in mind.
Fact...
The going rates are set based on the typical wage for the local workers. The typical wage being less the $60.00us per week.
Fact...
In order to serve the growing tourism trade JUTA was created to specifically serve the travelers visiting the island. "The JUTA (Jamaica Union of Travelers Association) - Negril Chapter was formed in the early 1960's and was founded with 50 original members. JUTA was formed because of a need to provide tour and taxi movement in and around Negril as well as from International Airports and all tourist attractions and locations throughout Jamaica."

In summation...
The route taxi system was created to serve the local population...while there won't be any reason visitors to the island are not allowed to use the route taxi system...it is a misconception for anyone to think it was created for visitors & local population alike...that was never the intention.

[Dana1]

In summation...
The route taxi system was created to serve the local population...while there won't be any reason visitors to the island are not allowed to use the route taxi system...it is a misconception for anyone to think it was created for visitors & local population alike...that was never the intention.

If this is the case, why not come out with a 2-tier rate then...one for the "locals" and one for the "tourist"...that way this debating about what to pay for the taxi can be eliminated. And if the driver don't want our "tourist" butt in his route taxi then stop honking at us and move on....

[luvjabd]

If this is the case, why not come out with a 2-tier rate then...one for the "locals" and one for the "tourist"...that way this debating about what to pay for the taxi can be eliminated. And if the driver don't want our "tourist" butt in his route taxi then stop honking at us and move on....

I think there is a 2-tier rate...route taxi vs. charter taxi!!
.....and dont worry Dana, that driver DOES want our tourist butt in his taxi! Trust me, the route taxi driver is NOT the one complaining about tourists being in his taxi - especially since tourists tip!!!!

[Rhodesresort]

Fact...
The route taxi system was not designed with the tourist in mind.
Fact...
The going rates are set based on the typical wage for the local workers. The typical wage being less the $60.00us per week.
Fact...
In order to serve the growing tourism trade JUTA was created to specifically serve the travelers visiting the island. "The JUTA (Jamaica Union of Travelers Association) - Negril Chapter was formed in the early 1960's and was founded with 50 original members. JUTA was formed because of a need to provide tour and taxi movement in and around Negril as well as from International Airports and all tourist attractions and locations throughout Jamaica."

In summation...
The route taxi system was created to serve the local population...while there won't be any reason visitors to the island are not allowed to use the route taxi system...it is a misconception for anyone to think it was created for visitors & local population alike...that was never the intention.

BnewB - Thank you! Exactly what we were trying to convey.

[dsmith]

You will find as many "bandits" in JUTA as you will on the beach!