Airport Information - taxis

Leith · Oct 6th, 2009, 12:24

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We present transportation options from major arrival locations (airports, ferry & cruise ship terminals, and train stations) in foreign countries so that you may make well-informed, and stress-free decisions on your transportation options prior to arrival. We also provide country guides, visa requirements, foreign currency conversions, and other resources so that your trip will be Stress Free.

http://ihatetaxis.com/

Leith

steven_ber · Oct 6th, 2009, 12:57

Not sure if this thread will remain....

Great idea for a website.

A quick look at Mumbai Airport finds a few problems, mainly to do with making the info idiot proof, and more to do with the dreadful minority of taxi drivers who'll try anything to rip off tourists.

Toll charge is included in the pre-pay price, is luggage? (I think they ask how many bags when you ask for the pre-pay ticket)

Price is per taxi, not pre person. (I've had this one tried on me)

KEEP pre-paid ticket till you get to destination, the driver needs it to get his money, so keep it in your hand till you are satisfied that you're at the correct destination.

Don't get in the cab if there is more than one person (driver's friend), it can feel uncomfortable, and can be a con in the making.

You also make no mention of night charges.

But great work overall, I'd imagine the info gathering was a real pain.

Why not put a link in your signature, but I'd suggest you add a short explanation, or people may assume it's a kind of fun site about taxis.

nycank · Oct 8th, 2009, 15:50

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Originally Posted by steven_ber

Not sure if this thread will remain....

Great idea for a website.

A quick look at Mumbai Airport finds a few problems, mainly to do with making the info idiot proof, and more to do with the dreadful minority of taxi drivers who'll try anything to rip off tourists.

Toll charge is included in the pre-pay price, is luggage? (I think they ask how many bags when you ask for the pre-pay ticket)

Price is per taxi, not pre person. (I've had this one tried on me)

KEEP pre-paid ticket till you get to destination, the driver needs it to get his money, so keep it in your hand till you are satisfied that you're at the correct destination.

Don't get in the cab if there is more than one person (driver's friend), it can feel uncomfortable, and can be a con in the making.

You also make no mention of night charges.

But great work overall, I'd imagine the info gathering was a real pain.

Why not put a link in your signature, but I'd suggest you add a short explanation, or people may assume it's a kind of fun site about taxis.

Agree. The devil is in the details. I found anomalies to data for Schiphol, JFK as well. Schiphol does indeed have KLM Shuttle from the airport to many points into the city. Flat rate pre-paid taxi into Manhattan is 45USD and not 50USD

Oct 6th, 2009, 12:57	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,567	Not sure if this thread will remain.... Great idea for a website. A quick look at Mumbai Airport finds a few problems, mainly to do with making the info idiot proof, and more to do with the dreadful minority of taxi drivers who'll try anything to rip off tourists. Toll charge is included in the pre-pay price, is luggage? (I think they ask how many bags when you ask for the pre-pay ticket) Price is per taxi, not pre person. (I've had this one tried on me) KEEP pre-paid ticket till you get to destination, the driver needs it to get his money, so keep it in your hand till you are satisfied that you're at the correct destination. Don't get in the cab if there is more than one person (driver's friend), it can feel uncomfortable, and can be a con in the making. You also make no mention of night charges. But great work overall, I'd imagine the info gathering was a real pain. Why not put a link in your signature, but I'd suggest you add a short explanation, or people may assume it's a kind of fun site about taxis. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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