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Originally Posted by Black Page
I suggest to not use taxi drivers are source of information. They are the biggest and grossest bullshit tellers, IMHO, as they want to convince their customer that:
1) they know more than anyone else;
2) that the customer is lost in Batam without their precious help;
3) that Batam is dangerous and they can help to stay out of danger.
Once the customer is convinced of 1), 2), and 3), then the driver may ask high price, the customer will be happy to pay, and even grateful to the driver and to the Destiny for having had such a good luck to meet such a good driver.
In Batam, I simply disregard any offer of help provided by drivers, but I just politely listen to their bullshit.
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Actually cant really blame those supirs. They earning a living. Those days during the suharto era they even pull ur bags just to close a deal with u. See how desperate they are at the jetty? Behaving like thugs. Been tere done tat. Cant really expect 100% honesty from them either . But now with social media, newbies are very fortunate to get tips and info here. So if need to engage supir then get one just to take u from destination A to B to etc etc. Or if he could recommend a gem, then proceed with it. But of course with eyes wide open.
