Normally, I don't like to say a lot about people scamming etc however my patience has finally run out. Yesterday I tried to catch a cab from Jalan Alor to Bangsar, taking into account it wasn't peak time. I walked from Apple Hotel which is in Jalan Alor to Bukit Bintang, areound a minute. Walked across the road dodging crazy traffic and went to the que of taxis.
I asked the taxi driver if he could take me to Bangsar, price quoted going by my accent , as I can easily pass as a local with my Indian background. RM45 was the price. I knew the fare was no more than 10 0 15 depending on traffic. Now I have heard that the cab drivers here were some of the nastiest in the world but now I have had first hand experience as a tourist. This has happened to me at KL Sentral and Mud Valley as well. also when my family arrived here. Some Hotels seem to have a deal with these taxis, how far can the Hotels go to police the situation, maybe ban the cheating drivers?
I am aghast at this situation here. It clearly states that the Taxis are not allowed to bargain, or more to the point that we were not allowed to bargain with them. In any event, if i threatened to complain, I feel the driver would only laugh at me. To top it off most of the cabs here are illegal. Will the Government take a stance against them? I feel and saw how this is really hurting the tourist business here. A bright block came up with a solution for this and introduced the blue cabs. Funny, I say, the price you pay them is double including RM6 just to get started.
In summary, whether your catching a cab from
Apple Hotel in Jalan Alor or catching a can anywhere, be prepared to get ripped off. Welcome to Kuala Lumpur people. The Malaysian Government could surely do something but i fear this is a dead issue as they don't give a shit. I am not slagging the government as such but I feel in terms as a nice image of their country, it may be a good idea to really crack down on these taxis. Anyone had a bad experience? Feel free to comment.
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