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Re: How loooong does it take to get to your airport?
Taking a bus from Honolulu is quicker than taking the freeway? Even with bad traffic (which the buses would also get trapped in) I find this hard to believe. I agree with Jen. Depends on where you live. Many of us would welcome reliable fast public transportation serving our airports. The cab lobby has effectively prevented that in many cities.
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Re: New York Taxis Debut App to Compete with Uber
Anything that pushes back at Uber is generally fine with me, but there are a few side issues here...starting with the "aging taxi fleet," which is actually newer than it's been in many years. The NV2000 boondoggle (and that's what it is) started with the previous mayor, Bloomberg, who decided that all owners should be forced to use the same cab..and then chose the NV2000, which does not, and cannot, meet ADA standards. For it to be wheelchair accessible requires an aftermarket conversion...
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Re: Chip Credit Cards to Change the Way US Tips at Restaurants
Note that the tip suggestions on the machines have a habit of creeping up. New York cab tips were about 15% for years, as a standard, and as recently as 2 years ago, a Times survey found that was about the norm. But...when you pay by credit card, the machine offers a choice of 20%, 25% or 30%. To use 15%, you have to go back one step in the process, make a manual entry, and then back to the close-out screen...all while you're trying to get out of the cab and stop holding up traffic. I'll bet...
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Re: Paris to set flat-rate airport cab fares
I like these set taxi prices because there are so many dishonest cabbies in the world. I don't mind taking train or bus if I'm not to tired, but sometimes at the end of a long journey I like to splurge on a cab to get us directly to our hotel. Much more pleasant that way and to me often worth the extra few Euros.
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Billy Bishop Airport, Toronto. Where Gumbo was #77
Gumbo's heading out to Toronto's Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ), sometimes also called Toronto Island Airport. Congratulations to ace travel sleuths Roderick Simpson and PortMoresby (by email) for being the first to correctly...
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Now this is how you explore the sites of New Delhi
Around 7 million travelers from all over the world visit India every year. Most of them land at New Delhi Airport (Indira Gandhi International Airport), and from here they hire cabs or catch a train to starts their holidays in India. Along with this many travelers also give a day or two in Delhi to explore the tourist monuments of the city and observe the life at India's capital. In this post, I've tried to present a typical tour itinerary on how a traveler can enjoy a fantastic week (or max...
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London to cancel Uber's license
Uber's license to operate as a transit service in London is being revoked by the city over a number of concerns, but the company denies them.
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New (and very unusual) hotels for Japan
Changing times, changing ideas. In Japan, a prison and internet cafes are morphing into vacation lodging.
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May 3, 2017: Scenes from the Island of Rhodes
George G shares some photos and memories of a visit to the Greek Island of Rhodes.
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Know Everything About Goa Travel Information
Why Goa? India is one of the countries which have always fascinated different countries. Some invade it while some ruled it. Some brought blunders to this heritage country while some others made such wonders which made their names immortal with their works. The state of Goa is part of India and is situated at the west coast of the country. The state is rich with the Portuguese’s culture, heritage and history. Goa and the Tourism Goa is listed among the best tourist destinations in India.
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June 24, 2017: Horse and Carriage to the Market in Cuba, $4
GarryRF visits Cuba regularly, and comments on some of the things he sees and experiences.
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New Tokyo taxi app sets the price
A new taxi app lets riders and drivers know the price and destination in advance; authorities hope it will increase the use of cabs.
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Flying Emirates Business Class: a review
DrFumblefinger shares his experience flying in Emirates Business class cabin.
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Tokyo taxis get app with locked-in rates
Tokyo is trying out an app that lets passengers order a cab and lock in the rate shown in the app.
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Vienna's horse-drawn cabs delivering meals
Horse-cab drivers have turned out to help deliver meals during the coronavirus emergency.
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Shindaiji Temple, Katsuyama City, Japan
An incredible big Buddha Statue is just one of the wonders of the Shindaiji Temple. See more!
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Mistakes to Avoid on Your First Trip to Russia
Sophie offers some helpful suggestions to those making their first joiurney to Russia (sponsored content)
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How to Save Money While Traveling
Aman has some suggestions on how to stretch your money further while on your travels (sponsored content).
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How to Save Money While Traveling
Aman has some suggestions on ways to save money while abroad (sponsored content)
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NYC Transit Museum: An urban railfan's heaven
Housed in an old subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, the Transit Museum tells as much about the city's history as it does about trains.
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Canada's NWT out to get attention
Canada's Northwest Territories are sending out a VR-equipped promotion car to play up the area's attractions for visitors.
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New York Taxis Debut App to Compete with Uber
In July, Uber said it had 26,000 Uber driver-partners in New York City, almost double the city's 13,587 yellow taxis. To be more competitive, the New York taxis started using the luxurious Nissan NV200 minivan...
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Spotted on the Road: Checker Cab, Leadville, Colorado
It had been a number of years since I'd seen a Checker cab. The last place I expected to find one was in the small mountain town of Leadville, Colorado. Leadville is situated over 10,000 ft above sea level, the town having morphed...
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Swiss railroads testing autopilot
The engineer will still be there, but automated acceleration and braking tools are meant to optimize efficiency.
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EU Court: Uber is cab company, not info service
Widely-used and widely-controversial Uber enters a new age with an EU ruling that it can be regulated by local taxi laws.
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Airport Transfer and Some of Its Major Benefits
Irrespective of whether one is traveling locally or abroad, either for personal reasons or business purposes, a comfortable and hassle free trip is the thing which is uppermost in everyone’s mind. A messy trip with a good measure of delays and discomforts thrown in is the last thing anyone would want to experience. Therefore, in order to enjoy a smooth and trouble free trip, it is important for you, to first ensure about taking care of your airport transfer needs. For doing so, you will have...
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Japan thrill: ride with a ninja cabbie
A Japanese taxi company offers a variety of fun-themed cabs
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Notes and Noticings from the road
PHeymont shares some notes from a just-completed trip, with kudos and complaints.
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Here’s How Uber Customers are charged extra money that goes into the company’s pocket
The company has recently introduced ‘Upfront fares’ after suspending ‘Surge pricing’. Previously the app used to show the surge multiplier(something like 1.6x, 2.2x which means the customer has to pay 1.6 times of the actual charge) for a trip the customer is about to book which in turn varies according to the demand of the taxis in that locality. This has led to the cause of many distressful customers to give up using the app immediately they see the surge sign. By introducing ‘Upfront...
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Markets of Santiago: Without Limits
Indoors and out, new and used, food or not, everything's for sale in Santiago, from near-trash to treasures. Time for a walk through it!
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Santiago's Central Markets: Daunting and Dazzling
Santiago's central markets are huge, chaotic, noisy, confusing (so the tourism agency warns) but they are full of wonderful stuff at good prices.
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England's Thames Path: Ham House & Garden
PortMoresby's walk along the Thames Path continues with a visit to one of the "most complete survivals of 17th century fashion and power."
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Benefits of Self-Drive Cars on Rentals over Taxis & Cabs
With the rising awareness among average Indians, the demand for improved services is on the rise these days than in the past. Nothing exemplifies this phenomenon or the new trend in a better way than the choice of rental cars among people in India. Though the cab culture in India has undergone some changes in recent years, it is still quite a distance away from accepting the idea of self-driven cars. That said, the joys of self-driven cars far exceed the experience of sitting in a passenger...
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Travel tips for Mexico City
Pol Gomà Deàs shares many useful tips and suggestions for visitors to Mexico City
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5 things to do in Thailand
One of the most beautiful countries in South – East Asia Thailand offers its tourists and visitors unique attractions and recreational activities such as…… Shopping Thailand is well known for it’s busy and bustling markets that are lined up with stalls and shops. Tourists get the privilege to shop at every corner on the streets of Thailand for various items that may catch their attention. Souvenirs such as local handicrafts, wooden carvings, gold and silverware, furniture, pottery and silk.
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Feb. 22, 2019: Spot Catches a Cab
A huge whimsical sculpture is meant to cheer visitors and patients at NYU's Children's Hospital
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Cienfuegos, Cuba: A Wonderful Colonial City
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Cienfuegos, Cuba
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Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (Where Gumbo was #315)
Gumbo was visiting the tomb of Emperor Humayun in Delhi. Said to be a fusion of Indian and Persian architectural styles, it was the first garden-tomb to be built in the country.
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How to Fly through Airports…or at least relax a bit!
Back in the old days, the Cunard steamships were advertised with the slogan “Getting There is Half the Fun.” No one is going to say that about flying these days, but many frequent flyers have figured out how to avoid being a...
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El Tigre and the Parana Delta, Argentina (Where Gumbo was #158)
A great day trip from Buenos Aires is to El Tigre. Settled during a yellow fever epidemic, it was a destination of escape for the well heeled. It still has a nice laid-back feel and is a great place to go for a stroll.
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Denver gets closer to airport with new rail line
Denver's new 23-mile rail line will cut travel time to the airport to 40 minutes, and a $9 rail fare instead of a $70 cab ride.
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In search of one’s self—A Buddhist Temple Stay in South Korea
Intrigued by the mysticism of monastic life, and curious about the day-to-day life of monks, Melissa Douglas spent several days in a Buddhist temple.
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Vegas cabs accused of $47 million overcharges
See what auditors from the governor's finance office are saying about Vegas area cabs.
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Those famous Cuban cars, behind the scenes...
Cuba's fleet of classic American cars is legendary, and as with most legends, the truth is actually more interesting than the shiny story.
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Paris: Flat-rate airport taxi plan starts
Paris has a new flat-rate plan in place for taxis to and from Orly and CDG airports; for groups of two or more, it may mean a saving.
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Uber, Lyft gaining ground at airports
Phoenix comes to terms with Uber and Lyft, giving them a separate pickup area from licensed services. Atlanta is now the only top 10 airport without.
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Paris acts on airport taxi scams
Stung by viral videos showing abusive drivers charging illegal fees, cops at Paris CDG are enforcing new rules.
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10 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers
Since I am a travel blogger and a woman, I have been traveling to many countries around the globe. My solo trips have taught and trained me in keeping myself safe and secure. And after years of globetrotting experiences, I believe now I am capable of giving some good piece of advice to others. Especially to the solo woman travelers. The choice of traveling alone especially for a woman is not easy. Only those with the wildest adventurous streak can make it. But, when you will look back,...