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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 9:55 am
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Originally Posted by cogitate
There is very little difference between these two routes. I would simply say "Mandalay Bay please, by way of Tropicana" and leave it at that. I urge a generous tip because this is a low-fare ride for the taxi driver.
Tipping is a personal choice. I would suggest a standard tip, assuming standard service. A 'low-fare' ride is not the passenger's problem. If this was deemed a real issue, it would be covered by a minimum fare, a higher rate, or some sort of short trip scheme (like what exists at ORD, where the driver gets a special card allowing them to bypass the taxi line for their next trip).
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