Travelling to different parts of the world is a great way of
getting acquainted with new people, culture and lifestyles. However, like every
good, travelling has its own darker side if you don’t do your homework well in
advance. Depending on which part of the world you are travelling to, things can
get really nasty the moment you step out of the airport.
In many underdeveloped countries and sometimes in big cities
like London and New York, travellers are subjected to taxi scams,
which leave a bad taste in the mouth. Here is a list of things which you
should do, in order to ensure that you do not fall prey to any such Werribe Taxi scams.
Tips To Avoid Airport Taxi Scams
Research
Before you begin your journey, make yourself well acquainted
with the route map of the city and get a list of all the reputed taxi hailing
services in that city. In case you do not have a phone, you can always use the
airport shuttle bus to get to the heart of the city. Do not believe touts
who might give you false information regarding the timings of the shuttle.
If you want to have an idea about the local rates you can try wiki travel or
the city guide map. There are many taxi
fare calculator apps which
can help you to get an idea about fare to your destination.
Metered Taxi
If you at all decide to hire a West Suburban Taxi from Melbourne Airport, make sure you
either use a vehicle which runs on a meter or visit a pre-paid booth where you can pay a
certain amount of money and you can submit that voucher to your driver as a
proof of your payment. It’s critical to know how the taxis are supposed to work
in a city before you land.
Unlicensed Taxis
Even in cities where public transport is heavily regulated, it
is not uncommon to come across unlicensed gypsy cabs which move around. They make an
effort to prove that they offer better and superior service, which may not be
the case always. From the point of view of safety as well as cost
efficiency, these cabs should be your last choice.
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airport taxi provider. We offer all our customers a clean, safe and secure
travel experience along with the service of a knowledgeable chauffeur.
Irrespective of whether you are a frequent flyer or a first timer in Melbourne
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