subject: How To Avoid Taxi Scams At The Airport [print this page] Taxi scams are one of the biggest problems that passengers must endeavor to avoid. Even frequent flyers can run into problems.
When you arrive at your destination and you've got your luggage from the baggage belt, all you want to do is make it from the airport, and forget that you ever took flights from Milwaukee to San Diego, and all you want to do is enjoy your holiday. But it's very important to keep your head and not jump into just any taxi. It's especially important to not accept a ride from anyone who approaches you as a minicab.
Whether taking a domestic flights, or flights from New York to Amsterdam, taxis scams can capture people who don't realize the local way to catch a licensed taxi. By taking an unlicensed you'll find that you could be charge many times more than you expect for a journey to your final destination or hotel. You could also be at risk from muggings or having your possessions stolen if you fail to get a licensed cab.
Before picking up luggage from flights from Miami to Santo Domingo ask the airport information desk about where to pick up licensed cabs. They will more than likely direct you to the taxi rank just outside the airport. These are common at all airports with so many people avoiding public transport to get to the airport. These cabs will all likely be licensed, as the taxi drivers who paid for the license would quickly notice an unlicensed taxis.
If you are particularly worried about getting an unlicensed taxi then you could call ahead to the hotel you'll be staying and asking if they have their own shuttle service or if there is a potential for you to take a hotel shuttle directly to your final location.
