Keeping drivers employed
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I just went to book a taxi for the airport at the reception. Happened to stand next to a lady (N) who also wanted a taxi for the airport for exactly the same flight. We've spoken a few times and know each other by name.
Mia: Oh I'm taking that flight, do you want to share a taxi.
N: Yes that works.
Lady at the desk: No you can't share a taxi.
Mia & N: Umm but we're friends on the same flight
Lady at the desk: But you want two taxis, thats 400 each. If just one then its cheaper price.
N: Yes, thats why we want to share.
Lady at the desk: But then one taxi won't have a ride.
Mia: If we flagged down a taxi on the street what would it cost us - about?
Lady: Maybe 500 or 600
N: And they would let us share?
Lady: Yes
N: Then that's what we do right Mia?
Mia: Works for me!
N: So cancel that booking, we will take one off the street, thanks.
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2 hours later, the lady from the desk comes to find me and says
"Its ok, we can let you share the taxi, shall I book it for you?"
Mia: Yes thats good, thank you.
3 comments:
Don't you just love hotels!!!!?
That's one thing I *don't* miss about Asia - that everything has a different price depending on the circumstances.
Yep, love the mentality on that one. Been noticing that logic is not universal when it comes to money.
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