Las Vegas Cabbies

[vegasrocks]

I have heard amny times beofre that you have to watch some of the cab drivers in Las Vegas (probably in every major city) because they will literally take you for a ride. They will take the long routes to your destination to squeeze an extra ten or fifteen bucks out of you. A story I just read confirmed it. They offered some tips to help keep some of your money in your pocket.

Here’s the most important tip: If you’re going from the airport to the Strip or downtown, your cabbie should not take you on the freeway. Simply say, as you get in the cab, “Please take the most direct route. I do not want to go on the freeway.” The best route is “around the loop,” toward Tropicana. If the driver heading for the Strip goes toward the tunnel, instead of the loop, you’re likely being taken for a ride.

Fares begin at $3.30, and it’s $2.45 for every mile after that, so distance is more critical than time. Often, cabbies will ask, “Do you want the shortest route or the quickest route?” That’s code for: “You want me to take the long way, so you can pay more?”

I know that I would rather save my money for the games as I am sure you would too. Maybe this tip will help ya!

[queen of hearts]

really can't trust people anymore!! Things like this make me happy that I don't travel much. Seems to me that where ever you go these days your going to end up getting ripped off my someone, somehow.

People cheating at bingo halls, people robbing banks, stores and casino's, shootings going on just about everywhere. It is scary just walking outside in your own yard anymore.

What in the hell is this world coming to these days???

[vegasrocks]

I know what you mean. You just cannot predict people anymore.

I understand maybe the cab drivers just don't make much money but ripping people off isn't the answer. Most people are struggling these days, not just them.