Bali Taxis -Still Not Taught A Needful Lesson?
I was down in Bali for a short break and as ever I enjoyed the time I spent there.
Sadly, the local taxi drivers, or at least a lot of them, have still not been cuffed and collared, which they badly need to be.
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Having got settled into my modest hotel in Tuban, which is about a 25 minute walk from the airport, back I went later to await the international arrival of those whose company would complete my enjoyment of my stay.
Taking enough time to check out the facilities of the International Arrivals Terminal, I located the ‘’Official Bali Airport Taxi’ spot, which gleefully announced ‘minimum fare Rp.100,000’ which is an outrage.
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The proper fare to anywhere in Tuban should be under Rp.40,000. If you pick up a Bluebird on the public highway, you can expect a fair fare.
I had earlier got there for Rp.60,000, after beating down a wandering ‘cabbie’ not far from the ‘Spot,’ as I was weary from my flight and couldn’t be bothered to walk out of the airport territory.
Yet when I asked one of the avaricious idlers at the ‘Spot,’ he smilingly offered a ‘deal’ for Rp.150,000.
These people should be kicked out of the airport precinct. They are a disgrace to Bali, and to Indonesia.
Rawel, 
Karunia, 
Dewi S, and 5 others are discussing. 
rossrightangle 
Santi 04:19 on May 5, 2019 Permalink |
They shame Bali and also Indonesia.
So many foreign people come to see our country and first thing they meet is dishonest greedy bad guys.
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Jim Ex Jakarts 05:52 on May 5, 2019 Permalink |
Damn right, Ross.
Daylight robbery.
Last time I was there I got quoted Rp200000 to Tuban. I walked right past the rogues.
Not so easy for tourists with little kids.
The Balinese authorities should cancel their permits and make them work as porters.
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Intan 06:36 on May 5, 2019 Permalink |
Those taxis are terrible that they charge tourists like that.
I never use them, can bargain down from 150 to 50 and that is fair price
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JazPen 11:52 on May 5, 2019 Permalink |
Best to get a pick-up from the hotel, or try to book a Grab.
Grab took me to the airport from Kuta for Rp. 25,000, but from the airport to Kuta was far higher.
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Prita 16:12 on May 5, 2019 Permalink |
Everybody who comment is right about Bali taksi price, same like you say.
We go there and one of us will stay with baggages and another will go out to find honest taksi driver.
Maybe not so easy but very cheaper.
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Dewi S 07:49 on May 6, 2019 Permalink |
I just back from Bali, all you say is true.
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Karunia 10:09 on May 6, 2019 Permalink |
Bali taxi at the airport no good, only a few honest driver there.
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Rawel 11:51 on May 6, 2019 Permalink |
Every thing you say is true.
Many Bali taksi not honest prices.
Must warn tourist against the cheaters.
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