We all know we are most vulnerable when travelling, airports, bus stations, because we have all our valuables with us then. Funny, thieves know this too. Anywhere in the world. Taking a taxi is just as risky as taking a mototaxi, taking a bus, or even walking. IMHO the risks of taking a taxi to or from LIM are being overstated here.

Regardless, there is nothing stopping a Green Taxi driver from arranging to be robbed. Green Taxi drivers can deny finding your lost cell phone in their cab, just as easily as any other cab. Green taxis are no more immune from having a window smashed than any other taxi... well, maybe more risky because thieves may well know a Green Taxi likely has a pax carrying all his valuables. My rule is never take a taxi when it has been waiting at the airport or bus station for a fare – too much time to plan, especially while knowing his next fare may well be carrying all his valuables.