Good point, and as said before, many of the drivers who provide tours and airport transfers are not local to Negril, as many who work in Negril. However, Rob has to take into travelers of all skill level and if it was me I would take a similar stance. Newbies do not know the runnings and are potential marks, more than the seasoned Jamaica traveler.

With that said I will continue to leverage the route taxi system. I am selective with my rides and appreciate it when a lady is already in the vehicle as the local ladies screen their rides out of necessity. If you use them enough you will start to recognize some of the drivers and they will recognize you too. I usually negotiate a private ride and tell the driver to pick up ladies along the way so he can make extra dough and so the ladies do not have to wait.