How it works:
- Version 1: as taxis are generally not equipped with meters, so they can overcharge you with inflated flat fares.
- Version 2: taking a longer route or a detour and then jacking up the price midway.
Places to beware:
- La Paz (e.g. tourist attractions, hotels, airports, transportation hubs)
What to do:
- Avoid: taxis at tourist spots.
- Photo: take a photo of the taxi number and driver’s license.
- Overcharging: research a fair price to negotiate with – check online fare estimators, your hotel/hostel staff or taxi booking apps (e.g. Uber, Easy Taxi, Celutaxi).
- Longhauling: be very clear when communicating your destination. Check your phone’s GPS to see if you are headed in the correct direction, though detours may be taken to avoid jams.
