Taxi Rates

[suzengrace]

I've never had a problem with any route taxis( the driver-other passengers)-I've taken them all over the island-On many days I'd have to do the whole Negril to Sav to the Mobay parking lot (very colorful place) then on to Falmouth and from there another one up to Wakefield-this is all in one day round trips..It would have costs me a fortune to hire private charter and some of us dont have the luxury of extra cash or owning vehicle...

I've never heard locals or other business owners as well as ex-pats in other areas of Jam that I've frequented (Mobay, Trelawny,Port antonio,Ochi,Kingston)ever complain about tourists using route taxis-and why they shouldn't ,etc, etc....Seems to only become a heated topic when brought up in regards to the Negril area..(IMHO)

[SweetSue]

I've never had a problem with any route taxis( the driver-other passengers)-I've taken them all over the island-On many days I'd have to do the whole Negril to Sav to the Mobay parking lot (very colorful place) then on to Falmouth and from there another one up to Wakefield-this is all in one day round trips..It would have costs me a fortune to hire private charter and some of us dont have the luxury of extra cash or owning vehicle...

I've never heard locals or other business owners as well as ex-pats in other areas of Jam that I've frequented (Mobay, Trelawny,Port antonio,Ochi,Kingston)ever complain about tourists using route taxis-and why they shouldn't ,etc, etc....Seems to only become a heated topic when brought up in regards to the Negril area..(IMHO)

It only became a heated argument when it was insinuated that we who take the local transportation and pay the going rate are somehow taking advantage of the poor Jamaican taxi drivers who "are hurting and can barely make a living."

The system works, the drivers can make their money and nobody should feel bad about it using the available transportation. JUTA was designed to meet tourism needs on a broader scale. When I want to do a tour or airport run, I call the appropriate people. If I am going to the market or the beach, I'm taking a route cab.

'nuff said. Peace.

[BreanaAshlee]

when i want to do a tour or airport run, i call the appropriate people. If i am going to the market or the beach, i'm taking a route cab.
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amen!

[smith744]

here's one more,
that *might* be help-full
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note to self:::>> "...on my next trip, i MUST do more RouteTaxi101 videos,
to mash-up all those idiotic myths & perceptions that too-many folks try to perpetrate & perpetuate..."

* sigh *

[Rob in Kansas]

Great videos smith. Michael seems like a great guy.





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note to self:::>> "...on my next trip, i MUST do more RouteTaxi101 videos,
to mash-up all those idiotic myths & perceptions that too-many folks try to perpetrate & perpetuate..."

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