Juta Tour Drivers Scam

[MissBlue]

it IS overpriced, yes. but that is separate and distinct from it being a 'scam'. A shop owner can charge whatever they like - just because some don't feel said price is fair, does not mean it's illegal, shady, or unethical (which is what a scam is) - just that it's overpriced. If enough people don't buy from them, they will soon change their tune. But if they continue to make sales at those prices, well.... that's what the public will bear and they will keep the price where it is.

And they can indeed give commissions to someone who brings them sales. this is the way of the world.

[Irie John]

it IS overpriced, yes. but that is separate and distinct from it being a 'scam'. A shop owner can charge whatever they like - just because some don't feel said price is fair, does not mean it's illegal, shady, or unethical (which is what a scam is) - just that it's overpriced. If enough people don't buy from them, they will soon change their tune. But if they continue to make sales at those prices, well.... that's what the public will bear and they will keep the price where it is.

And they can indeed give commissions to someone who brings them sales. this is the way of the world.

The "local" price is 200 J. The "white" price is $5 US.

I know what a scam is and this is it. A scam does not have to be illegal.

I did NOT buy a beer.
The unknowing Germans on the bus paid approximately $3 extra for a beer because the driver LIED (said beer was higher at airport - it was $1 less than they paid) and acted like $5 was the "normal" price and (according to him)"a cheap price". They did not know the going price for a beer and were scammed by the driver & bar owner.

Charging more than twice the normal price is a gouge and the Driver and Bar owner are in this SCAM together. The people on the bus do not know what the beer normally sells for. Many of them possibly on their first trip.

There is no decent human being supporting the unethical actions of this driver and bar owner. They are slime.

Anyone that thinks it is ok to lie to someone so you can overcharge them 2 1/2 times for something, is a worthless human being.

I am finished on this thread. You either have morals with respect for your fellowman and understand this is wrong or you try to justify this cheating, lying, unethical, fraudulent behavior.

[Bnewb]

The "local" price is 200 J.

Not beating you up....but I'm curious how you know the "local" price was 200J? Did the bar have that price posted?

I've seen prices recently from 150J to 600J....so it goes. I don't buy at the places that I can't afford as I wouldn't anywhere...and YES, if I'm paying a higher price...that beer better be ICE cold....
Also, the driver may not have been technically lying to the Germans (if I remember correctly) one bar at the airport charges 400J and the other charges 500J.

[Accompong]

Well put Acc.

Having just spent the last year assisting with a "red plate" for my son Linston I can assure you it is not a cheap undertaking. There is certainly a huge difference between an owner/operator and a hired driver.

We decided on a very limited business model that hopefully will avoid the vigorous competition in the industry. The taxi is not Linston's sole responsibility so he actually runs part time on an "as needed" basis. Repeat business is the key to this model and providing something more than a simple ride.

Being a transportation sponsor here and with me being somewhat known has made the start up much easier.

That's a long way from a JUTA driver working for a salary and trying to make a few extra bucks.

You get what you pay for. Find a driver, pay him fairly and you will enjoy your visit that much more. If you really need to save 10 or 15 bucks on transportation then take JUTA.

And by the way it's Linston's Taxi on the transportation page. (grin)

Cap

Well Capt..... you have been in Jamaica (living, visiting and working) for "donkey years" so I know you are a realist and don't see dollar signs every time you open your eyes.

I am sure your son (if he is anything like you and MissG) will make a go of it and, perhaps with luck and patronage from the board members, even a decent living from his efforts.

It is difficult for people who only know about Jamaica from the occasional couple of week visits over a few years to understand the totality of the struggle to make it in Jamaica.

I will do my part (whenever I can) to let people know about your son and his service. You know you can start him off by paying him to take you and MissG to visit me in Accompong Town this fall or winter!

Best of all you do.

Peace and Guidance