![]() ![]() For women, especially those traveling alone, it’s safer to take a sitio cab, or authorized taxi. They’re the cheapest cabs in the city and the drivers always use a meter. If you’re a man, chances are you’ll be fine if you take a street cab. Taxis in Mexico City are much cheaper than what you’d pay in the States, and in fact I think rates in Mexico City are too low for the amount of time the drivers spend on the road.īut in the interest of ensuring that consumers get a fair rate - and in making sure they’re conscientious riders - here’s my advice on taking taxis in Mexico City.ġ. I’m not complaining about Mexico City cab fares being too high, by the way. I thought this might be interesting to other people, too, particularly people who live here or visit frequently. This morning I woke up before the sun came up and started thinking about all the things I’ve learned about taking cabs here over the past 2 1/2 years: always ask whether there’s a meter, pay attention to the route, carry small bills. Sorry, I don’t have it? What was I supposed to do with that? “I can’t give you 10 pesos because I don’t have it,” he said. Yesterday for the first time, a driver gave me the wrong change and then laughed when I told him he owed me 10 pesos. I’ve been pretty happy with the cabs here, but a small number of drivers have tried to cheat me, usually by giving me an inflated fare. I don’t have a car, so I take cabs in Mexico City at least once every two days. ![]()
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