“Haalo, Taxi?”
This becomes a real common phrase to hear any time you exit a building in Dar. Thus begins the ‘decision’ on what an appropriate fare is for where we want to go. The decision involves a back and forth discussion on how much you should pay; usually you can get a ride for about 80% of the initial ‘quote’. I actually prefer this method as opposed to other countries where you get in and then get a big surprise as to what the cost is upon arriving at the destination. There isnt any ‘meter’ so if you need to go to the ATM or anything the driver just waits for you.
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