A taxi is part of life at some stage. I can honestly say, I would rather (or have been told to) walk home in the middle of the night.
Firstly, upon entering the taxi its already €7.50. That's right, before driving anywhere.They are all out for business and some are very under cutting. In Schiphol airport, be ready for a sightseeing tour. It will cost you minimum €40 for a trip into the city (whereas a train and tram will cost a max €6).
The main taxi group are TCA and are on 020 7777777. They are professional, and provide receipts. They have a few London style cabs, and have also introduced 20 electrical vehicles to their group, even a few electrical London style cabs! (see right)
Late at night, on Leidesplein there can be more than 50 taxis, queuing for your business and they will not tolerate drunken people. They won't even tolerate an 8 min taxi ride, demanding instead that you pay €20 minimum for it. (I always walk home if I don't have my bike - though I must point out I do recommend being comfortable cycling before you dare to do it drunk!)
There are also reports about drug selling taxi drivers, and there was also the case of a martial arts trained taxi driver who killed a drunken person. There are always stories, all I want to point out, is plan your travel ahead, so you can avoid the taxi!
Firstly, upon entering the taxi its already €7.50. That's right, before driving anywhere.They are all out for business and some are very under cutting. In Schiphol airport, be ready for a sightseeing tour. It will cost you minimum €40 for a trip into the city (whereas a train and tram will cost a max €6).The main taxi group are TCA and are on 020 7777777. They are professional, and provide receipts. They have a few London style cabs, and have also introduced 20 electrical vehicles to their group, even a few electrical London style cabs! (see right)
Late at night, on Leidesplein there can be more than 50 taxis, queuing for your business and they will not tolerate drunken people. They won't even tolerate an 8 min taxi ride, demanding instead that you pay €20 minimum for it. (I always walk home if I don't have my bike - though I must point out I do recommend being comfortable cycling before you dare to do it drunk!)
There are also reports about drug selling taxi drivers, and there was also the case of a martial arts trained taxi driver who killed a drunken person. There are always stories, all I want to point out, is plan your travel ahead, so you can avoid the taxi!
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