Taxi
Travel Tips
Taxi travel tips from the experts at Safe Harbors. If possible, pick
your own taxi. Have the address of your destination and hotel written in
the local language. If you call a taxi, wait for it indoors. Compare the
face of the taxi driver with the posted license. When in a metered taxi,
make sure the meter is activated.
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Livery Cars and/or Gypsy Cabs
One would think riding in a Livery car or Gypsy cab, would be an unsavory experience, but actually, is quite the opposite. I used to work in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in a drug-ridden neighborhood, where most stores are not stores, but *fronts* for drug sales. I worked for a commercial printer out there and it was far away from my train line. read more
Taxi Cabs
Beware of cabbies is what I say! Some will try and rip you off and butt into your privacy for their own agenda...I'd rather take the bus! Though I cannot slap a bad rap on all cabbies, I personally find most cab divers to be rude and inconsiderate. Generally, I've gotten a male driver who resents me telling him what street to drive on to get to a particular destination. I then had to deal with the driver *telling me off* until the end of the ride, as I couldn't jump out of the cab - being I was late as it was. read more
Saving Money, Avoiding Fraud When Traveling by Taxi
There are several ways you can avoid being "taken for a ride" by a cabby in an unknown city. Most methods revolve around doing your homework beforehand--as always, the smarter a consumer you are, the less likely you'll be ripped off. So heed the following tips and enjoy a hassle-free cab ride to the destination you desire. read more
Taxi Travel Tips From Safe Harbors Travel Group
Taxi travel tips from the experts at Safe Harbors. If possible, pick your own taxi. Have the address of your destination and hotel written in the local language. If you call a taxi, wait for it indoors. read more