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Transport: Dodgy Taxi Drivers
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  • Updated By hailsbails on February 18, 2005
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  • There are legal cabbies and illegal ones. Its so hard to tell the difference. But we got dooped big time. The illegal cabs can channel into the phone calls you make to a normal company, and the illegal ones may get to you first. Best thing to do is act like you know where your going!!! The driver distracted us, because i was so worried i left my passport (we were taking the ferry to Wales) so i wasnt watching what the cab driver was doing. It was a 10 minute drive to the port, and he charged us 60 euro. It was disgusting, but we were too scared to argue, and just gave it to him. We later asked another driver how much it would have cost. He said it shouldnt have been anymore than 10 euro. So just something to watch out for. Not that you can help what cab you get in to, but make sure you know where you going and approximately how much it should cost you!

    Theres not a hell of a lot you can do. You can always argue and say you wont pay the fare. Something me and Jake couldnt do. But if you are willing to kick up a storm, then definately do it. Its illegal and you can actually report them to the police. Look for dodgy identity cards on the dashboard, and if you are suspicious write down the number of the cab and its number plate!

    Hop out if you are uncomfortable, ask politely to pull the car over. But also make a point that you wont pay the fare, because you should know when they are ripping you off. Theyre not exactely discret about it!

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    Transport: Airlink buses
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  • Updated By HORSCHECK on February 5, 2005
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  • Dublin Bus No 746 - Dublin
    Dublin Bus No 746
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    To travel between Dublin airport and the city centre, there is a direct bus service called Airlink and there are also regular city bus services to various destinations in the centre.
    But the fare for the regular bus is only one third of the fare for the Airlink bus. As the traffic is always jamming in Dublin the time for the trip is almost the same and the regular buses are not as packed as the Airlink buses.
    Conclusion: When you are on holiday take the regular bus service (see photo).

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    Transport: Dublin Pass
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  • By JohnniOmani on January 18, 2007
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  • you would never think that the tourism office in an airport can be a trap but they can be. Dublins tourism office in the international airport offers 'Dublin passes' to unexpecting folks like me and as well as my parents. The card intially sounds good - 30 euros and it includes entry to all the major sites and free transport to the city. (excluding book of kells and the college). What they dont tell you is that most of Dublins museums are free and the pass is a waste of money. You only have two to three days to use it. I was frustrated to find out that 80% of the museums were free and I felt like I had been ripped off. Take my advice and dont buy it!

    Yes Dont buy it! Find your own transport and walk the city, the city is lovely in the summer.

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    Transport: Ask a local what the taxi rate...
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  • By lorino on August 24, 2002
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  • Ask a local what the taxi rate should be to an intended location. Most taxi drivers are very honest and helpful but, there are always those that are hoping to make a quicker/easier buck at the expense of the unknowing tourist! Don't be afraid to ask a shopkeeper, just an average Joe on the street or a transportation official the 'going rate' if you MUST use a taxi. For the most part, train and bus (if not using rental car) will get you everywhere you need to go easily!


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    Transport: Day tours in winter months - confirmation needed.
  • By swissfondue on February 7, 2008
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  • Just a little advice to anyone thinking of taking a tour with "Day Tours Unplugged" during the low tourist season (late autumn to early spring). There is a high probability that your tour will not operate if numbers are small and your booking may be transferred to another company operating a tour on the same day. The problem occurs when there is a communication breakdown and you are not collected by the tour bus therefore missing the tour completely.

    It would be a good idea to contact your tour company to confirm that the tour is operating and the name of the alternative operator, bus colour, type etc.


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    Transport: traffic light - please turn green!
  • Updated By lbhspatriot on February 8, 2008
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    Waiting for the a green traffic light as a pedestrian in Dublin can be tricky. If you see people moving forward -make sure that you can really follow their steps! Since waiting for the light to change to green can take ages, people take the risk and just walk -without waiting.
    So, if you see no cars coming, trust me: you can roll. Just be extra careful, since a lot of cars can appear on the road out of the blue.

    I actually saw an English lady trying to wait patiently near the Herbert Park for the lights to change. After 10 minutes of pushing the bloody button, she came up to me and asked if the lights are broken. Well... obviously, they weren't. It's just one of those things in Dublin (right after the buses) that you have to wait basically... until the end of the World.

    Check if nothings coming and RUN, or you can walk, just mind the buses.

    Buy a soda and camp out on the pavement, I'm sure the light will change green at some point!


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