Right on point Rob
Linston's route is Negril - Green Island and most of his riders know him personally. Sometimes he has potential rider pass him up because they don't know him. The route cab system in Negril is primarily for workers that travel to Negril and back to home. It's not really for visitors. The word gets around pretty quickly about who's a good driver and who's not.
If you try to save a few bucks (Cheap Charlie) by using the route system you'd better be well acquainted with the runnings. (like getting in t a cab way off his route and no "charter" sign in his window....... And visiting for a week or two every so often doesn't qualify. The route system is not for you it's for Jamaicans who must travel to work or shop.
If you think I'm saying this because Linston's my son and I ride for free think again. I PAY Linston for his time every visit even though I'm his Dad and financial supporter.
Just find a charter with a phone and rest easy.
Cap