Route Taxi Fares

[murph]

good to know...

http://www.ta.org.jm/documents/Fares...stmoreland.pdf

[Kiknback]

Interesting... so, if I read this right, its now 120J for the cliffs, and 130j for the beach? Certainly not as simple as before, but probably long due.

[Sam I Am]

Not sure I understand the chart... looks like there is a beach road to west end for 165. Didn't think that was an option in the past.

[Melody]

Interesting... so, if I read this right, its now 120J for the cliffs, and 130j for the beach? Certainly not as simple as before, but probably long due.

It says beach road to Negril $130, yet Norman Manley Blvd to Negril is $120. ??? What makes the difference? And West end to Negril is $130.

And yes, is there going to be a beach/cliffs route? How would we easily pick out those taxis?

I think I'll be tipping lots this way (which isn't a bad thing).

[poolguywindsor]

Well since the route taxi system was not really suppose to be for tourists, tipping would make sense!

[yetta]

Just clarifying....Says. Norman Manley to West End=165 Yet West end to Negril =130.... ? So does this mean that what use to be 100 to round about and another 100 to Norman Manley is no longer?? Is it now 165 from NM to West End or is it 260 for the trip?? I am not upset at all with the increase..just wanting to make sure that I know the runnings before I reach. Could someone clarify this for me??

[captaind]

I'll be talking to Linston today and post his information. His route is Negril to Green Island and charters

[Johio]

Just clarifying....Says. Norman Manley to West End=165 Yet West end to Negril =130.... ?

I guess it's cheaper for the West End to Negril route since it's down hill. They use less gas. <grin>

[Olivia]

I know Rob will help clarify all this as he gets more details, but for now, I'm guessing that the Normal Manley price of J$120 covers the area from the roundabout to about Sunset At The Palms. The J$130 may be targeted for going to/coming from the RIU resorts since technically they are in the next parish? However, based on past practice, for ease of confusion and the fact that change (coin) is a challenge, I wouldn't be surprised if the route taxi drivers accept J$120 no matter where you get in or out on the beach road.

For the West End, there have always been two prices. The basic fee from the roundabout to the Lighthouse, and then the higher rate for the "Deep West" - anything past Hylton Ave (would include Moondance On The Cliffs, Hideawhile, Tingalaya's, Jackie's On The Reef, the Westender, Out of Town Pastries, etc.)

Just a guess and looking forward to the clarification.

[Marko]

some of the beach route taxi drivers don't do the West End......
so you have to get out downtown anyways.....either at the Bus Park......
or by da the roundabout by the Cambio/Scotia Bank parking area.....
and then take a route taxi to da West End Route Taxi......
so the total cost now, if you switch taxis, will be $250J'(25% difference)
versus the old $200J's($100+$100)......still not going to kill ya

personally mi have never paid less than $200J's to go from the beach to mi place on the West End....
so mi not expecting to pay $165J's per the chart......lol......dats way to dayum cheap
so mi will figure on da $250J's till one of mi buddies in Negril tell mi different......

still think $210J's to go from Negril to Sav is a bargain.....it use to be $170J's.....
you save about 30% on your grocery bill in Sav versus Negril........
so when you live in Negril it's worth going to Sav.......
just wish dat Farmers Market in Negril the last Wednesday of da month was every week.....
the prices are set for the veggies and fruits from any vendor.....
so you can't loose at the Farmers Market....

Cool Runnings, Marko