Hi, Edwin here to talk about 5 Must Know tips when you take a taxi.
For some, taking a taxi is a daily routine. Others find it difficult to escape from some unscrupulous bad apples that have taunted the good others. Overcharging is one of the more common consequences if you are not careful.
To say they are criminals is an overstatement. After all, every business runs on a willing buyer, willing seller basis.
However, equipping yourself with some of the best tips, you will be better able to seek for the best deals when taking a taxi in Malaysia.
Malaysia Taxi Tips 1#
Whenever possible, arrange your transportation with your travel agent before you arrive in Malaysia. Otherwise, call to hire a cab from a reputable taxi company.
Malaysia Taxi Tips 2#
When you are at the airport, taxi touts are everywhere. These are accomplices to unlicensed taxis lurking around unwary foreigners and first time visitors getting ready to pounce on you. Overcharging is common. Robbery is rare but possible as they are not licensed. Our advice is to politely reject their offer and proceed to the designated taxi counter in the airport.
Malaysia Taxi Tips 3#
Identifying a proper taxi is one essential point many chose to ignore. Budget city taxis are Red and White in color or yellow. Blue taxis are luxury taxis and will cost more than budget taxis.
A proper taxi would have the mandatory taxi permit and license displayed clearly at the passenger dashboard with their photo and car number plate on it. Your travel insurance may void in any case of a mishap if the taxi is unlicensed or unpermitted.
Malaysia Taxi Tips 4#
Insist on using a metered taxi. Although it is a mandatory regulation that taxis use meters, some do not comply. More likely than not, the price offered will be much higher than if the meter was used.
Malaysia Taxi Tips 5#
Have a map with you whenever you travel. Knowing the distance to your destination may prove useful. The first advice I got from an old timer in KL was that no place around the city of Kuala Lumpur should exceed RM 30.
Additionally, although you may insist on tipping the driver, however, it is not a common practice in Malaysia to tip.
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