We apologize for the short notice, but wanted to let everyone currently living in Uruguay know that there is a call to boycott taxis on Friday, October 30.
The boycott was organized after two young people were killed in two separate incidents where taxi drivers ignored stop signs in Montevideo. One of the victims was a passenger in a taxi and the other was a young mother of two who was killed while walking down the sidewalk. A third young woman has been in a coma for a month.
We’ve talked about Uruguay driving on our blog in the past, but these stories really drive home the point. So, if you want to make a statement against reckless driving in Uruguay, please join the boycott of taxis for the day.
You can read more about the reasons behind the boycott of Uruguay taxis here.
Chris says
lol….I know what you mean…riding in a taxi here can be quite an experience. Just a word about that. Always, and always keep small change. If you got a 1,000 peso bill find a way to change it (which can be a difficult task as well)
Also, when a taxi doesnt have change. Dont pay him more… Round it down. Thats happened a few times to me. For example there was a time when i had a totall of 700 pesos on me…one 500 bill and two 100 bills…the total that the taxi driver charged me was 250 pesos. He didnt have change for 500. So i told him that id pay him 200 and that he would have to manage with that. The taxi driver wasnt happy about it…but there is no reason in world why taxi drivers shouldnt have at least 1,000 in change.
With that said remember to stand your ground with the taxi drivers. When they give you change….take the time to count it. There is nothing rude about that here porque si pueden….”se van a hacer los boludos”
chau chau
Brian and Chrystal says
Thanks for the tips Chris. Fortunately we haven’t had too many problems with taxi drivers trying to short us (I think they’ll short us 2 pesos here and there, but I account for that when I tip).
It does amaze me that they can’t even break at 500 peso bill (but this is no different than going to the local markets either). We always try to carry 100’s and lots of change with us if we know we’ll be using a taxi that day.