Taxi SCAM leaving Buenos Aires port?

Old Feb 19th, 2011, 01:18 PM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,360
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Taxi SCAM leaving Buenos Aires port?

I saw this post http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showp...64&postcount=1 on cruisecritic.com and am wondering if anyone can verify it.

If it is true, how would one avoid it? With a pre-arranged remis?

avrooster, if you spot this thread, I'd sure like your thoughts too. Thanks.

_____________________________________________
Vic's travels: http://my.flightmemory.com/vogilvie
Orlando_Vic is offline  
Old Feb 20th, 2011, 03:35 AM
  #2  
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yes, Orlando_Vic, I had heard of this, but I believed the price charged was even higher, like 50 dollars.

Yes, I would imagine a pre-arranged "remise" could be one way to avoid this.

I never heard of union vs. non-union cabs. I would call them taxis related to the "cruceros mafia".

Maybe you have read that we always suggest hiring a "remise" to avoid the cabs waiting in line at our AEP local airport. It is because they are part of the "AEP mafia".
avrooster is offline  
Old Feb 20th, 2011, 04:06 AM
  #3  
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Concerning the Cruise Critic poster's suggestion to "Demand that an employee in the port call the Police to report this illegal activity.", it is difficult to understand how, if she lives here (but sounds like an American), she can be so naive, as the "Prefectura" (port police) members are most certainly paid off to allow this.
avrooster is offline  
Old Feb 20th, 2011, 03:04 PM
  #4  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,360
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Many thanks, AV. I had a feeling you might know. I will take the appropriate precautions on my cruise next year. For your information, here is the entire thread: http://boards.cruisecritic./showthre...3#post28028823
-Vic

_____________________________
Vic's travels: http://my.flightmemory.com/vogilvie
Orlando_Vic is offline  
Old Feb 20th, 2011, 03:16 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I cannot get into the URL you posted, Vic.
avrooster is offline  
Old Feb 20th, 2011, 04:35 PM
  #6  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,360
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
This should work better.
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1362353

_____________________________
Vic's travels: http://my.flightmemory.com/vogilvie
Orlando_Vic is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
steelmagnolia
South America
1
Aug 27th, 2019 02:04 PM
Maggie68
South America
5
Oct 6th, 2009 04:56 AM
parkhill24
Mexico & Central America
8
Apr 28th, 2007 03:16 PM
Renat
Mexico & Central America
5
Mar 6th, 2006 10:35 PM
o.k
Mexico & Central America
6
Dec 5th, 2002 11:06 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -