Sharing Transfer to Corralejo

[mickboy]

Hi we are arriving from Edinburgh on the Ryanair flight on 15th August. Would anyone else like to share transfer to to Corallejo save sitting on a bus for an hour.

[Books Cards & Things Corralejo]

Hi send me a message on 0044 7774 118928 and I could collect you.

[IsThisForumStillGoingWow]

Just a word of warning..as there has been quite a lot posted inthe past about this..if you travel (for payment) in an unlicenced vehicle and there is an accident it will invalidate your holiday insurance. The taxi marshalls are clamping down hard on unlicenced pick ups at the airport as it costs a fortune to obtain a real taxi licence. I can't remeber the current fine but know that it's thousands €'s



"Holidays to Fuerteventura are now even safer following a major clamp down on illegal taxi drivers.

The Professional Association of Entrepreneurs of Puerto del Rosario taxi drivers has met with the Cabildo of Fuerteventura to help rid the island of rogue traders.

These drivers carry passengers at invented rates, often over-charging trusting tourists who have just arrived and are still trying to get their bearings, although they sometimes offer cheaper fares to entice business. They do not pay taxes and are rarely insured, leaving holidaymakers at risk.

The unlicensed carriers are being caught out by spot checks at the airport as the Civil Guard work under the authority of Pedro Gonzalez, the island's transport advisor.

The move came about following complaints from licensed drivers who will eventually lose their livelihoods if the trend continues.

Gonzalez stated: "The involvement of the local police will help us to prosecute and punish those who act outside the law."

Tourists aren't allowed to order taxis in advance on the island and cannot get a taxi that isn't from their area - for instance, a Caleta taxi cannot pick up in Puerto and vice versa.

Due to its mild winter climate, holidays to Fuerteventura are especially popular over the festive period; however, January sometimes sees a quiet spell as holidaymakers wait for the Easter break.

Locals are delighted that the police are taking action as it reflects on the island as a whole when tourists are ripped off or unfairly treated.

The safe, sandy beaches and wonderful year-round climate make Fuerteventura the ideal family destination. You can help stamp out this menacing trade on holidays to Fuerteventura by telling your holiday rep if you think you have been in an illegal taxi."

[IsThisForumStillGoingWow]

That wasn't a pop at you mickboy as I know you were just looking to share, but its just a warning as so many at the airport holding the cardboard signs are NOT insured to carry fee paying passengers   

[SheilaW]

These drivers carry passengers at invented rates, often over-charging trusting tourists who have just arrived and are still trying to get their bearings, although they sometimes offer cheaper fares to entice business. They do not pay taxes and are rarely insured, leaving holidaymakers at risk.

Clearly, that type of "fake taxi" must be stamped on. Nobody here benefits from tourists being done over (apart from that fake taxi driver).

However, I doubt that the message that prompted this post was aiming to rip anyone off. There's a whole load of people over here who are short of dough and who will happily pick someone up for less than the taxi would charge. These are the opposite of scammers and don't approach and entice vulnerable tourists; they rely on word of mouth and normally only pick up people they know, or friends/family of people they know. So, tourists are perfectly safe with them! OTOH, I can understand registered taxi drivers being miffed.

[PHo]

The insurance point is valid, though.  If you accept cash for picking up friends and acquaintances you will almost certainly not be insured, which could be a big problem in the event of an accident.

[Ivemovedon]

i think this has cropped up before but how could any insurance company prove cash has changed hands be it friend or anyone else. And most tourists would only use unregistered 'taxis ' if they were cheaper, not above the normal charge, (unless they like throwing money away) so being ripped off can't be a major problem.

I have often picked up friends and relatives but if i tried to charge them, knowing them as i do, i wouldn't be regarded as a friend or relative much longer.

[mickboy]

Thanks everyone for your concerns and I understand where you are all coming from.

All I was asking was if there was anyone else arriving at the same time who wanted to share a taxi, or if anyone wanted to make a couple of extra euros by giving a friend a lift!!!

These things happen all over the world and its not a crisis so lets see the logical side of this request and not make it a crisis.

Remember the way the islands are suffering any money made from holiday makers no matter by whom it should be welcomed into the economy.