The recent fare hike from ¢ 585 to ¢
590 was approved by the Regulatory Authority of Public Services (Aresep).
This increase is about 0.78% for those
regular Red Fleet taxis and those Taxis that get costumers from Juan Santamaria
International Airport have a lesser increase of 0.64%.
The resetting of taxi meters began on
February and August each year. The calculation of the fare increase includes
the driver’s wages, average fuel price and exchange rates.
All tourist as well as taxi riding
public must always pay what is indicated on the meters because Local transportation
agencies like(Aresep) make sure that these
Taxi meters are tamper proof and is working accurately.
There are no additional charges for
tourist travelling at night but it is always safer to travel during day. Make
sure to report the drivers for abuse and overcharging.
When entering the taxi make sure to
check on your driver and always check if the meter has been reset or started. Unscrupulous
drivers will try to scam you by intentionally forgetting to turn the meter on and
will just try to estimate your fare when you arrived at your destination.
Always keep an eye on the meter and never
ride a taxi with a faulty meter or a suspicious looking driver. Try to list the
plate number of the taxi when you are travelling or try to text it to your friends.
It will always come in handy when you forgot something like your passport or iPhone
5.
If you like the service of the driver
and the taxi operator, you can always ask for their card or contact number for the next ride. Try
to call them if they can be available for that time and location in your hotel in Malpais.
Traveling is seeing; it is the implicit that we travel by.
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