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Tipping taxi cabs
#129404 05/05/2017 05:29 PM
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I have never taken a cab from the airport to Royal Islander somebody told me it would be $12. How much do I tip?
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Re: Tipping taxi cabs
pixie45 #129405 05/05/2017 05:46 PM
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The rate from PJIA to Maho is $8. Thats for two people with 1 bag each. Add $2 each bag after that. Tip is whatever you feel comfortable with. Rates for taxis can be found here.

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wilsonck #129406 05/05/2017 06:28 PM
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That rate chart appears to be from 2014. Not totally sure it would be up to date with current rates.

There is a dispatcher at the airport and they should have the current fares. To the OP, I would confirm with the dispatcher and driver as to the fare and tip 10-15%.

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pixie45 #129407 05/05/2017 07:24 PM
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Just make sure you get a cab that is licensed and charging according to the rate chart and not a gippo taxi.
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SXMScubaman #129408 05/05/2017 08:10 PM
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Correct, but at the airport there is a dispatcher and I doubt many (if any) of the gypsy taxis work there.

Look for the "TAXI" or "TXI" on the license plate. Even a car top or window sign is not assurance it is a licensed taxi.

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ruralcarrier #129409 05/05/2017 08:51 PM
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Agreed, I doubt that gypsy cabs would dare to operate at the airport. As far as a tip, if the fare is $12, $2 or $3 or $5, really isn't a big deal to me, in the scheme of things. They do charge a fee per bag on top, so figure $1 per bag, plus 20%, which on $12 is under $3, not major money regardless..

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ruralcarrier #129410 05/05/2017 10:24 PM
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It was $4 each in July of 2016, if anyone was wondering.

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