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Going around town might be a bit of a bother if you can’t afford to rent a car. The next best thing to do is take a taxi. However you may have to choose what kind of taxi you’re going to take as this tip below will show:

Unlicensed taxis are occasionally driven by muggers and rapists it seems – a global development as unpleasant reports have arrived from Bangkok [Thailand], Cusco [Peru], Mexico City and Prague [Czech Republic] on the same subject.
The obvious solution, if you can afford it, is always get a cab from a taxi rank or hotel or at least hail one that looks official – with a sign on the roof. Check the driver’s photo license. In Thailand get a taxi rather than the quaint but dodgy tuk-tuks.

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