Nhhank wrote:
Let me clear things up from my stand point
The first time I used Sid was a bit of a WTF... I ran into another CRT guy in Mia and told him I had a ride, and ask if he wanted to split the just for tip ride. We come out of SJO and Sid meets me and my extra person, well he was only expecting me and the car is full of stuff, after some rearanging we get everything in. Next he tells us he has to stop by his bookie
, no problem, it is just for tips, we each gave him 15 bucks, about the same as an airport taxi.
I figured I will give hime another chance. Next trip he is right there, off we go
Hey Sid I got a few stops to make, no problem Hank, where to.
Guadalupe cuz that is where my stuff is stored... shoot the shit with the landlord for abit.
Where to now Hank? I need to go to a Creit union up the street to change some $$$
Lets go... I change my wad of Cash in about ten minutes, and I am not wondering if the random airport taxi guy has had enough and driven off with my bags, never to be seen again!
That is why I like a trusted driver for pick up, your hole vacation is in thier hands or in the back of the car
Back to Sid where to now Hank. After stuffing my money in my brief case, Sid I am going to go into the supermarket while we are here. No proplem take your time.
Twenty minutes later I come out
Where to now Hank?
I forgot something at the old apartment I need to go back. OK off we go, a few moments of BS'ing with landlord. Where to Hank? San Pedro last stop!
Sid the Guy with the keys is running late,sorry, no problem. The key master showed up after a short wait.
Total tip $30... not bad
Return trip to SJO I was short on cash( wonder why)
Sid told me to keep what I had and make it up later
Not to say Sid is the best, he suits my needs.PVT ,Duke Earl, and a few others are all good as well.
I Costa Rica many back up plans are a good thing
$15-20 per hr is fare rate for a good driver.
Jesus Christ, Hank - given all he did for you, for what you gave him, I'd say so
- what, you are mad he did not crawl into the back and blow you
- re read your post and see what all you got for your money - I'd say he did a great job.
I'm busting your balls a little - since you never pass on an opportunity to break mine
But to be serious a little - while the "pay me what you want to" always seemed a little confusing, the guy gets good reviews, and I say God Bless - he is providing a service and guys seem to like him - plus, all BS aside, I'm impressed with Sid b/c he seems to have created a business, and I respect that.
Kind words aside, I don't have any dog in this fight - while I wish Sid, and PVT all the best, whenever possible, I take the bus and a short taxi ride to my hotel, but I don't have a bunch of stops and its sure not my first time or 2 in CR - but I can see the value of having a driver, especially if you are like Hank and need a bunch of stops to be made
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