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*Arubalisa* · 02-08-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Arubalisa

I understand too what you are saying April, I am thrilled you have had excellent experiences with other taxi drivers.

Before we began using Bully in '06 and one year since when we were on the island while he was away on vacation, we had some REAL issues with taxi drivers overcharging us. If it was one or two times, we could just "chalk it up", but it was 8 out of 10 that I count off the top of my head. My parents had the same experience when on a cruise ship stop.

To refresh everyone's memories, including mine, I dug up what I did not have the time to do last night. I forgot the math

, it was 6 out of 8 drivers.

April in Aruba has already discussed this exact issue in 03-07-2010 in the thread at Bully..One of 90,000 friends I haven't met yet

Obviously the subject of Bully is important to he or she.

Being truthful, is more important to me than volunteering as a moderator. The forum is about sharing information about Aruba.

If anyone should find fault with my being a moderator, I will gladly step down from a position to which I dedicate a good amount of time.

I am not disparaging the integrity and honesty of all Aruban taxi drivers. There are many other taxi drivers here who are discussed and reliable, of the top of my head, Cerry, Sonny Binns, Ivan, Harold, Hubert...

Now everyone on the forum has learned to always know the fare BEFORE stepping foot into the taxi.

*Andrea J.* · 02-08-2012, 10:01 AM

http://www.aruba.com/sigma/Aruba_Taxi_Fares.pdf

paulmorin · 02-08-2012, 04:07 PM

please, don't even think of stepping down!!!! I've been scammed twice by taxi drivers.

*Arubalisa* · 02-08-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by paulmorin

please, don't even think of stepping down!!!! I've been scammed twice by taxi drivers.

Thank you Paul for your support.

Andrea and I both appreciate it more than you know.

*Andrea J.* · 02-08-2012, 04:44 PM

you betcha!!!

hockeymom · 02-08-2012, 05:17 PM

Let me second what Paul said. I'd be lost without you guys and this Forum. I don't understand what went on today??

It's like some people just like to stir the pot. That's why I only got on this Forum. Both of you promote kindness and courtesy, along with a wealth of information. Thank you both!

Randi · 02-08-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by hockeymom

. I don't understand what went on today??

It's like some people just like to stir the pot.

What went onto today was a "whack job"

jeffnev · 02-08-2012, 05:31 PM

I totally agree with Hockeymom. I love the agreement and disagreement the moderators and board members provide in this forum. Personally, it's more valuable to me to hear the good and the bad than just have moderators who "rubber-stamp" everything. We all have our favorites, whether it is a restaurant, hotel, car rental, or even a taxi driver and the value in this forum is being exposed to all opinions. I'm not sure how the taxi discussion reached the point it did today, but I would sure have appreciated Lisa's warnings if i were going to use a taxi. Thanks to both Lisa and Andrea for their hard work and for sharing their thoughts. I have been going to Aruba for many years but Ihave learned so much over the past 2 years on this BB.

cindyo · 02-08-2012, 05:35 PM

Bravo to our dedicated moderators, without you guys this site wouldn't exsist. Do not step down, either of you,we NEED you as moderators and friends.

*Andrea J.* · 02-08-2012, 06:10 PM

HEY you are ALL off topic
do you folks need to be reprimanded?!?!

:rolleye s:

moving forward..........are we talking about taxi fares?!?!

lisa and i appreciate your good words.
personally i would rather have you send me a candy bar or a ring ding

02-08-2012, 10:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	TAXI fares Aruba http://www.aruba.com/sigma/Aruba_Taxi_Fares.pdf Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

02-08-2012, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
paulmorin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: playa linda, aruba beach club, wacky wahoos, driftwood,french steakhouse, any happy hour Posts: 199	please, don't even think of stepping down!!!! I've been scammed twice by taxi drivers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ next aruba trip nov. 24 -- dec 16

02-08-2012, 04:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	you betcha!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

02-08-2012, 05:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
hockeymom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 292 Images: 5	Let me second what Paul said. I'd be lost without you guys and this Forum. I don't understand what went on today?? It's like some people just like to stir the pot. That's why I only got on this Forum. Both of you promote kindness and courtesy, along with a wealth of information. Thank you both! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

02-08-2012, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
jeffnev Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: palm beach, eagle beach, any happy hour Posts: 547 Images: 4	I totally agree with Hockeymom. I love the agreement and disagreement the moderators and board members provide in this forum. Personally, it's more valuable to me to hear the good and the bad than just have moderators who "rubber-stamp" everything. We all have our favorites, whether it is a restaurant, hotel, car rental, or even a taxi driver and the value in this forum is being exposed to all opinions. I'm not sure how the taxi discussion reached the point it did today, but I would sure have appreciated Lisa's warnings if i were going to use a taxi. Thanks to both Lisa and Andrea for their hard work and for sharing their thoughts. I have been going to Aruba for many years but Ihave learned so much over the past 2 years on this BB. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Randi, Andrea J., coldsteel337 and 1 others like this. __________________

02-08-2012, 05:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,692 Images: 138	Bravo to our dedicated moderators, without you guys this site wouldn't exsist. Do not step down, either of you,we NEED you as moderators and friends. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook Randi likes this. __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in

02-08-2012, 06:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	HEY you are ALL off topic do you folks need to be reprimanded?!?!:rolleye s: moving forward..........are we talking about taxi fares?!?! lisa and i appreciate your good words. personally i would rather have you send me a candy bar or a ring ding Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook cindyo and jeffnev like this. __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.