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Re: STT Taxi
[Re: LocalSailor]
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08/12/2016 08:40 PM
08/12/2016 08:40 PM
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What do the taxi's that are part of the taxi arrangement kick back to the taxi association? Why can't fares be set on the island? I hate the vans being packed to the gills, sitting in a van for many minutes with crappy A/C on. It is a terrible system, thus many people trying to find a way around the system. I would rather have chaos and do what I want rather then being herded around.
tpcook
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Re: STT Taxi
[Re: LocalSailor]
#105114
08/12/2016 09:45 PM
08/12/2016 09:45 PM
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Airports all over the world do this, and no one should be surprised.
If you want the cheapest fare, quickest seat, keep in mind that the cheap fare and quick seat doesn't mean you are going anywhere faster than anyone else. Stand in line with everyone else who wants ( or think they want) the same thing you want.
If you want reserved transportation, a private vehicle and driver waiting specifically for YOU, special attention to your ferry needs, a driver who has friends in other places and a few cards up his sleeve to smooth your way over some rough places, then, OF COURSE you are going to pay a premium for that service. You are not paying for " cab fare" you are paying for Limo service.
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Re: STT Taxi
[Re: tpcook]
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08/13/2016 12:09 AM
08/13/2016 12:09 AM
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tpcook said: What do the taxi's that are part of the taxi arrangement kick back to the taxi association? Why can't fares be set on the island? I hate the vans being packed to the gills, sitting in a van for many minutes with crappy A/C on. It is a terrible system, thus many people trying to find a way around the system. I would rather have chaos and do what I want rather then being herded around. I have no idea what the "kick back?' is. The fares are set and posted! Not all vans have packed to the gills or crappy A/C - it may be a "terrible" system IYO but to actually prefer chaos is a much more 'terrible' idea. The system works and to get around it you just arrange for private pickup, like Kevin Campell and many others and pay the freight - very easy solution, very very easy.
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Re: STT Taxi
[Re: RickinAtlanta]
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08/13/2016 11:32 AM
08/13/2016 11:32 AM
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tpcook
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Wonder if there are any port fees etc? I know JFK charges port fees to parking car shuttles
I have had van drivers complain that I have too much luggage and it was heavy. Sometimes they charge for luggage and sometimes not.
I used to use Kevin a lot but since the port fees have been added and there are only 2 of us I cannot justify $60+ to go 3 miles.
Solution would be to have a ferry dock right at the airport, much quicker and easier.
Last edited by tpcook; 08/13/2016 11:42 AM.
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Re: STT Taxi
[Re: jgoodwin]
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08/15/2016 02:20 PM
08/15/2016 02:20 PM
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jgoodwin said: I still plan on using Kevin on Thursday despite the fee. It is worth it to avoid the hassle of the airport taxis. Also, he is very good at knowing which ferry is going when and in the past he has gotten me to the dock and ticketed with barely 5 minutes to spare. Couldn't done that without him!! Amen !!!!
Allan
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