Learned so much as a member of this board. First trip we stayed AI afraid to venture out other than guided tours. Discovered this board and next trip got more adventurous. Didn't know squat about red plates or anything related on the 2nd trip. Grabbed any driver who stopped for us. Had a ball and was lucky. Reading about incidents here on this board has educated us about red plates and route taxis (actually thought route taxis were ok as long as they had red plates). Sad for the honest route drivers as this will cost them to loose some business. We have had gut feeling experiences in our travels to Negril. We listen to our instincts and so far have been very safe. There is danger in all countries even home if you let your guard down or venture in the wrong place. We will continue to visit and learn as we go. Good to hear Mr Husssyband got his licks in. Hopefully the damages will cost that thief more than he took.