taxi strike

[Chucky]

The strike day has now passed, but I am confused as to why they had the strike/meeting
Was it because of unlicensed "taxis" or because of hotel shuttles?
Can anyone tell and also what was the outcome? (Apart from a punch-up)

[Blue Lizard]

now when we go to Kalkan we take into account the location of the property we rent...i would rather spend my hard earned on wine ,women(mrs lizard)and song!!

[bryher]

For a change the Kalkan Taxi Transfer price to Dalaman of 150ytl is less thaan that of the Dalaman taxi to Kalkan which is displayed on their board at 190ytl

[Cuddles]

For a change the Kalkan Taxi Transfer price to Dalaman of 150ytl is less thaan that of the Dalaman taxi to Kalkan which is displayed on their board at 190ytl

I went out on a last minute cheapy a couple of years back and didn''t book a transfer, thinking I would share a taxi with someone into Dalaman and get the bus to Fethiye. As no-one else was going into Dalaman village I asked the price and was pointed to the board. However, after 30-40 mins one of the Dalaman taxi drivers said he would do it for the price I normally paid Abi.
Just shows that, if you hang out long enough and haggle well, the ''set'' price can be flexible.
I get so cross with people who can''t be bothered to haggle, pushes the price up for the rest of us. Grrr.

[kalkan4eva]

oooh grumpygrampy you''re living up to your user name!! 
It''s a bit harsh to say people "can''t be bothered" haggling - not everyone has the confidence. And as you will always haggle you''ve no need to worry about the price being pushed up....

[Chucky]

This thread started with a memo for people that the taxis were on strike for a day, whilst they had a meeting. It then started to wander into speculation as to why they were meeting and has now turned into a thread about taxi fares.
I am still no wiser, although it would appear to have been about the shuttle buses/shopping delivery services.
Perhaps it is now time to consider whether to end this thread and for the discussions to continue under the "Shuttle Bus Thread and perhaps another one discussing taxi fare?

[kevincat99]

Hi Joan - surely they are all linked?