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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 7:28 am
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Originally Posted by 8dimsum
Slightly off-topic: while in SH in October, the group escorts advised that when taking a cab - to avoid the "RED" ones, and that the blue or green/yellow ones were the ones to take --honesty issue? or familiarity with the city? I thought the red cabs looked older.

Any thoughts?
Dark red (as in maroon) and dark blue. IMO, dark red are more of a problem. That being said, I've never really had a problem with them trying to cheat me, only 2x they tried to negotiate a price (1 dark red 1 dark blue). If that is the case, walk away and wait for the next cab. Once inside, they're very likely to not cheat you (but I've heard stories of them taking long about ways).
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