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Re: Gypsy Taxi Situation
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01/31/2019 08:58 AM
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On the far a few times I have traveled I always use marked cabs. When I go back to visit friends and family in NYC I use yellow cabs. I have never used Uber/Lyft etc and never will. Yes the drivers may be nicer, their vehicle nicer but I don't know how much, if any, insurance these private citizens have. To ne it's more peace of mind that a taxicab company would have the necessary commercial insurance in the event something happen. Both Uber and Lyft drivers are fully insured by those companies while on duty. They are not operating on thier own as private citizens.
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Re: Gypsy Taxi Situation
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01/31/2019 09:02 AM
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On the far a few times I have traveled I always use marked cabs. When I go back to visit friends and family in NYC I use yellow cabs. I have never used Uber/Lyft etc and never will. Yes the drivers may be nicer, their vehicle nicer but I don't know how much, if any, insurance these private citizens have. To ne it's more peace of mind that a taxicab company would have the necessary commercial insurance in the event something happen. Both Uber and Lyft drivers are fully insured by those companies while on duty. They are not operating on thier own as private citizens. We are talking St. Maarten here, totally different situation.
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Re: Gypsy Taxi Situation
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01/31/2019 05:41 PM
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Given that there is no Uber or Lyft operation on St Martin, you are correct. The response was to correct a misconception about these services that was put forth.
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Re: Gypsy Taxi Situation
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01/31/2019 06:11 PM
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Given that there is no Uber or Lyft operation on St Martin, you are correct. The response was to correct a misconception about these services that was put forth. No problem as many discussions go off the original topic. I just didn't want others to think there was Uber of Lyft on the island. Thank you.
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Re: Gypsy Taxi Situation
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01/31/2019 06:52 PM
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Given that there is no Uber or Lyft operation on St Martin, you are correct. The response was to correct a misconception about these services that was put forth. No problem as many discussions go off the original topic. I just didn't want others to think there was Uber of Lyft on the island. Thank you. Off topic on this board ? Say it isnt so ! LOL. Your welcome.
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Re: Gypsy Taxi Situation
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01/31/2019 08:06 PM
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Now that's what I call off topic. Nothing to do with St Maarten. LOL You are spot on there! To get this back on topic, I just spoke with my local taxi driver friend and he says there is a real problem with the gypsy taxis blocking the legal taxis from getting into the port. Since Irma there are a lot more gypsy taxis as more people are trying to make a living and skirting the law in many cases. Can we say "squatters on the beach or in parking lots running a concession"? Hopefully the police or other authorities can deal with this and get it resolved. As many cruise ship people will opt to walk into town, the gypsy taxis wait for them just outside the port gates and create a mess. It is a long walk from the pier into town and I am sure many opt to get in about any vehicle offered once they realize the distance.
J.D.
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Re: Gypsy Taxi Situation
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01/31/2019 08:08 PM
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Gypsy taxi—->uber/lyft——-> dont trust uber/lyft—->cool story about uber greatness
Maybe sxm needs uber And maybe they don't need Uber.
J.D.
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Re: Gypsy Taxi Situation
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02/01/2019 07:18 AM
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I think this one has run its coarse. Should be closed as op has the answers. Sadly, correct.
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