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  1. #21

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    Tesla's are Uber Black. I think the normal Uber is called Uber X and it's all crappy cars.


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    Quote Originally Posted by mrgoodkat:
    Tesla's are Uber Black. I think the normal Uber is called Uber X and it's all crappy cars.
    But the Black guys can choose to accept an Uber X ride if they want. which is what they have done numerous times with me.
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    I've been overcharged for luggage, tolls, going on loop the loop routes... but i've also had a cabbie not charge me a cent when i forgot my wallet one time.. he said something along the line of “its ok, why dont u tip the next driver"... so lets just avoid generalizations


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    i've been overcharged by taxis a few times, this and they take the wrong way on purpose. It tends to happen in the same areas like LKF | Wanchai at night. Also the ones on Canton road on TST are purely there to scam people, seen many disputes with customers while I walked by.


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    Quote Originally Posted by HK_Katherine:
    You clearly don't take them often from the airport. I would say more than 50% try to overcharge on luggage fees at minimum from the airport. Some also do odd things with the toll charges.
    I've taken taxis a number of times both to and form the airport. I prefer the bus though.

    When going to the airport, I always book through one of the special agents and pay 250 from the island to the airport.

    Took a taxi from the airport a few months ago and nothing unusual was added to the bill.

    Thinking though, I have had drivers take unusual routes before. You just need to be firm though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TeachHK:
    When going to the airport, I always book through one of the special agents and pay 250 from the island to the airport.
    Can you share the special agents on here?