Originally Posted by
Jaimito Cartero
No need to be bitter and sarcastic.
Anyone who has traveled much internationally has been ripped off by taxis. However, if you are more proactive, it certainly happens much less frequently. Many people just accept the ripoff, which is obviously why taxis try so hard with everyone to do it.
Well said, we've all been there. When I think back at some of the fares I happily paid before I knew any better, I'm quite embarrassed. Now that I know what to expect, it's pretty easy to avoid the taxi scams.