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The Taxi business in Barranquilla

I saw a question earlier regarding taxis but don’t see anymore, here’s what little i know.
I bought a taxi in Barranquilla more to help out my hard working nephew and to also have a nice ride every time I visit, than to make money. I won’t see any money until I pay that thing off; in another 3-4 years and after that I’ll probably see only a little more than 500 dollars a month, enough for a different top notch hooker every Saturday . Now if you wanna make good money you gotta have more than 4 taxis.
Another thing, my taxi is only working one turno (one shift) so you only get 60 thousand pesos a day and 50 mil on Sunday. Keep in mind the car is gotta have gas to get that 60 mil a day, and that will run you like 3 thousand dollars more. If I had two guys working it would be 40 thousand pesos from each a day or 80 thousand pesos every single day, but of course then the car would be working 24/7 and in no time the taxi is gonna turn into a piece of chit working down in fokin Malambo carrying goats, chickens and fokin pigs in the back seat, and if you don’t want the pig flying thru the windshield, make sure he’s wearing his fokin seat belt, lots of sudden stop donw in malambo, dogs, pot holes the size of a bus, drunks etc.
To keep taxis working in north curramba, they gotta be in tip top shape and no older than 4 years or less.

By elmodefoque on Oct 29, 2007, 06:49 in Friendly Talkzone.

elmodefoque says on Oct 29, 2007, 06:51:

Another thing, you gotta have a knowlegable driver who will take care of the car and has your money every single day cus then you gotta hire a paraco to rough him up and that will run you like 100 mil pesos

I'll get there, when I get there!

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Joe12 says on Oct 29, 2007, 06:59:

Maybe these comments are addressed to me. I am currently asking some questions regarding the taxi business in Medellin. Thanks for your insight. I would like to know about taxes and other monetary obligations to the government. Any insight into that? I am aware of the 150000 pesos per month per driver for healthcare. Is this obligatory? THanks.

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elmodefoque says on Oct 29, 2007, 07:02:

don't know fromm 150000 a pesos for helthcare, i give my nephew didly squat. he makes his money then my money and when i'm there he gets to drink and eat all he wants, i even pay for his hookers.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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elmodefoque says on Oct 29, 2007, 07:07:

cus he's my nephew and i love him like a son, I told him that after i croack the taxi and el puesto is his. I only hope he don;t have me kill while i'm there, that's why i made sure he getS the taxi ONLY after I die of NATURAL causes including overdose.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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elmodefoque says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:45:

OFF TOPIC
DESI, where do you post that ANDREW DICE clip? i saw it but can't remember where, It was fokin hilarious

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miamimike says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:47:

But what if he gets a STD from a Hooker and has NO Healthcare Elmo? Who pays the Bill for the Penecillin Shots? LOL

If you don't provide Healthcare for him then you need to Test the Prepagos you buy for him,,,LOL

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elmodefoque says on Oct 29, 2007, 08:52:

i'll pay for tha shots, anyway we always visit olimpica to get plenty of "TODAY' condoms "tu seguro para el amor y tu vida"

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miamimike says on Oct 29, 2007, 09:08:

LOL. Hey I see you dragged my Buddy back to PBH, the one Kat likes with the nice set of Teeth,,,LOL

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poco says on Oct 29, 2007, 10:14:

Quote: I told him that after i croack the taxi and el puesto is his

I'd amend that to IF I CROACK IN THE U.S.

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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curramberochris says on Oct 29, 2007, 11:36:

I spoke to him on friday...his taxi took me to the airport. Nice taxi and looks new, the kid driving was telling me that a taxi is cheaper than a private car but the license cost 14,000,000 pesos! pretty hefty if you ask me! A taxi en B´quilla needs to look out for the huge potholes, roaming cows and donkies and off course the fantastic arroyos, they really mess up your day.

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elmodefoque says on Oct 29, 2007, 11:52:

Chris, that was not my taxi, when you called my nephew was busy with a lady that was paying by the hour. He had another guy from his base pick you up.
They call my car the NARCO taxi cus it has real dark tinted glass. You could do what ever the fok you want in there and no one is gonna see inside. You could have sex in the middle of the day in El Centro and no one will see. Is the coolest cab in curramba.
You could hear that modefoque from 5 blocks away, it has a kick ass stereo system.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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curramberochris says on Oct 29, 2007, 12:18:

the kid i was with took the speakers out of his car as he was on an airport run! Find it funny that they prefer to have lots of bass in the boot than luggage and shopping!!! I take it your windows are a little over the legal limit then!!

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elmodefoque says on Oct 29, 2007, 12:23:

way way over, what do you think? just like ray charles glasses
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elmodefoque says on Oct 29, 2007, 12:31:

one day i be tellin you why he aint be getting no ticket

I'll get there, when I get there!

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curramberochris says on Oct 29, 2007, 12:35:

The back windows are pretty black!!! I was positive it was your taxi, I´m sure i saw those little flags on the doors?

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Tinto (Moderator) (Trustee board) says on Oct 29, 2007, 13:05:

"You could do what ever the fok you want in there and no one is gonna see inside. You could have sex in the middle of the day in El Centro and no one will see. Is the coolest cab in curramba."

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I hope your nephew has a big supply of Armor-All cleaner and Clorox disinfecting wipes.

;-)

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El Polo says on Oct 29, 2007, 15:34:

the stabbin wagon.....

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pedro (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 29, 2007, 16:03:

"You could do what ever the fok you want in there and no one is gonna see inside. You could have sex in the middle of the day in El Centro and no one will see. Is the coolest cab in curramba."
&
"Chris, that was not my taxi, when you called my nephew was busy with a lady that was paying by the hour."

LOL, I hope she enjoyed the ride. ;o)

que nota!

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Man Tequila says on Oct 29, 2007, 16:09:

jejeje

Antibiotics won't prevent non-bacterial infections like hepatitis, the hiv, warts, public lice or molluscum contagiosum. Using a condom is the best move. The dogma is that Vaseline and oil-based lubricants weaken latex and increases the chance of condom leakage. I am unaware of evidence Vaseline acts as a barrier to reduce disease transmission. It might just as easily spread things around.

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Joe12 says on Oct 29, 2007, 16:25:

Hey Elmo. This is the guy that wants to start investing in taxis in Medellin. Thanks for all your insight. You are really cool and don't have an attitude like some of these other people. I like your style. I am looking to buy about 6 taxis to begin with. Any advice on how to transfer my money from US to Colombia. I read somewhere that I need to apply for a business visa at a Colombian consulate here in the states. THen, with that visa I can be eligible to open a bank account in Colombia. Or would I be better off keeping my money in the states. Then I would not be sure how to transfer the $27,000USD needed to purchase each taxi and cupo. Help?!?!?!
Thanks again for being cool.

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miamimike says on Oct 29, 2007, 20:20:

Elmo, In 2000 I was in Bogota for Christmas/New years and was out at a Hard Drinking Party for New Years. Drank so much Rum&Coke by the time I got in the Taxi I was sicker then hell. Halfway to the House I was staying at, I had to barf and wasn't able to open the Door in time. I sprayed the Driver's side door/roof completely! That taxi Driver was so nice; I offered to Take his taxi next day to a Detail shop for a complete wash/Shampoo but he refused my offer so I left him a nice tip and hopefully he took me up on the offer alone. If someone did that in my Car, I would have opened the Door and booted him out while we were rolling,,,LOL,,,No Problem if I do that in your taxi? LOL,,,

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elmodefoque says on Oct 30, 2007, 05:29:

Guys please, you getting the wrong impression here; my taxi business in curramba is a very respectable run corporation. My driver (nephew) has to wear a clean white shirt and wash the car in and out every single day, sometimes twice a day.
I’m having 2 dozen white polo shirts engraved (on the left breast side) with a 4 inch head of a smiling donkey wearing a sombrero vueltiao and above it, in the colors of the flag of Barranquilla will be the words “elmodefouqe taxi service�?
If all goes well I’ll have a fleet of taxis in curramba before I retire from NYC.
I hope to spend the rest of my life with colombiche living in the life of luxury.
thank you

I'll get there, when I get there!

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gringolondinense says on Oct 30, 2007, 05:39:

for a taxi call 1-800-PUTA-MADRES

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elmodefoque says on Oct 30, 2007, 05:46:

1-800- MAS CHUCHA

Maybe I should change the name of my soon to be business empire from “elmodefoque taxi service�? to “colombiche taxis�?

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elmodefoque says on Oct 30, 2007, 05:53:

Joe, when I purchased my taxi back in may, I placed 9 thousand dollars cash in my cargo pant pocket and boarded a flight from JFK to curramba.
In curramba I simply went to the bank and had it changed to pesos.
For the rest I used the plastic.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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Colombiche says on Oct 30, 2007, 07:53:

"You still have'nt seen Colombiche's picture. How do you know she's not a porker?"

Porkers deserve love too, and I am sure Elmo will love every single one of my 500 pounds.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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elmodefoque says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:00:

I love all women of all sizes and colors. i even ended up in the sack with a puerto rican midget. man, she was so gratefull i went home with her, that day i made her feel very special. .
Listen not to hoot my own horn, i do have a heart of gold, i turn down no broad.
Any of you sick modefoques out there ever had a little person?

I'll get there, when I get there!

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Colombiche says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:08:

This is me in my halloween costume this weekend at the party I went to ji ji ji:

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No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:09:

Maybe I can also drive one of our (Elmo's and mine) cabs with that costume on, I bet I would be a hit in Curramba!!!!

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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gringolondinense says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:10:

Dangerous curves can cause suffocation :)))

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Colombiche says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:11:

I bet none of you can guess what the F stands for????

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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gringolondinense says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:12:

Fat Fucker?? LOL

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Colombiche says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:12:

NO, that would be FF.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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gringolondinense says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:15:

I know!!

Feminist!!

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elmodefoque says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:26:

free?

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gringolondinense says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:30:

Female?

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Colombiche says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:33:

Free... LOL. No!

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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gringolondinense says on Oct 30, 2007, 08:38:

shes that sasquach thing youve been going on about

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Man Tequila says on Oct 30, 2007, 09:08:

Doesn't the pig on the package of Tozinetas Fred also have an F on his sweater? I am guessing it stands for Fred.

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El Polo says on Oct 30, 2007, 10:06:

F for Fun and lots of it....

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El Polo says on Oct 30, 2007, 10:06:

fiesty?

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bopenyan (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 30, 2007, 10:24:

Fantastico?

Foque's?

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El Polo says on Oct 30, 2007, 11:33:

fundingue.com?

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poco says on Oct 30, 2007, 14:12:

Felina ?

but these seem appropriate.

Fea ?

or

Fea Gorda ?

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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Man Tequila says on Oct 30, 2007, 14:17:

Flacito? Frigorífica? Fresquera? Fungus?

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pedro (☼Travelguide writer) says on Oct 30, 2007, 14:43:

Fugly?

que nota!

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El Polo says on Oct 30, 2007, 15:24:

Free? ok its obvious im running out of F's at this point.....

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lpdiver says on Oct 30, 2007, 17:32:

F is for feminazi?

t

"cook some rice!"

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Colombiche says on Oct 30, 2007, 19:27:

Ha ha ha, I knew it was only a matter of time before somebody came out with "feminazi" LOL.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Colombiche says on Oct 30, 2007, 19:27:

I like all the guesses so far. I don't know why I get the feeling you guys don't think I look hot in my costume :(

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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billyb says on Oct 30, 2007, 19:35:

Feliz? Don't feel bad Colombiche, I think you look HOT in your costume ;)

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lpdiver says on Oct 30, 2007, 19:36:

fuego?

"cook some rice!"

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Colombiche says on Oct 30, 2007, 19:39:

lpdiver is getting close.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Man Tequila says on Oct 30, 2007, 19:40:

She does look hot. Bet she's sweating like el modefoq. The F stands for fever, which would explain the redness, And the inflammation.

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poco says on Oct 30, 2007, 22:21:

fuerza

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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El Polo says on Oct 31, 2007, 06:03:

freaky?

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LA_MONA says on Oct 31, 2007, 08:40:

Colombiche come on put everyone out of their misery!

F*&^able?

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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gringolondinense says on Oct 31, 2007, 08:50:

Fornication?

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LA_MONA says on Oct 31, 2007, 08:57:

Fufurufa!! That's it, surely?

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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Colombiche says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:14:

Fogosa!

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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El Polo says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:19:

I was about to say fellatio but oh well

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El Polo says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:19:

I was about to say fellatio but oh well

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LA_MONA says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:23:

OMG Polo, Elmo would be proud of you..

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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El Polo says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:47:

I was wating for someone to steal my thunder, but no one mentioned it, it was burning me alive, I couldnt take it no more. LOL

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Colombiche says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:49:

Burning.... ohh, that is a strong word.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Man Tequila says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:54:

It would have taken me a long time to guess Fogosa. I almost like Fever better.

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webmanco says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:54:

That F girl is skinny besides the woman that had to be towed (in a Grua) in order to go to the hospital, that was in Bucaramanga.

Fiera unFair

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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Colombiche says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:56:

Fogosa, Fofa, Fifi.

I liked all the guesses though. Plus, I couldn't officially be a female moderator w/o being called a feminazi, it's a rite of passage.

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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Man Tequila says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:58:

Yeah. I assume you don't get paid to moderate. But I hope Peter springs for the jackboots.

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El Polo says on Oct 31, 2007, 09:59:

come to think about it that is the wrong choice of words colombiche. LOL

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Colombiche says on Oct 31, 2007, 10:04:

I also want a Rosie O' Donell shirt, the boots and a swastika with a pink triangle in the background.

Where is my welcome to feminazism cake? Do I have to pierce any body parts? Do I have to stop shaving me pits? Am I required to dyke out at least once?

I am starting to get excited about it LOL!

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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billyb says on Oct 31, 2007, 10:08:

Miss F wasn't bad, all you have to do is find the right fold :)

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Man Tequila says on Oct 31, 2007, 10:10:

And not the one with the fungus.

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webmanco says on Oct 31, 2007, 10:34:

i even ended up in the sack with a puerto rican midget. man. Elmo

http://www.eltiempo.com/nacion/oriente/2007-10-26/ARTICULO-WEB-NOTA_IN...

...A yo, déjenme queto y no me jodan má! ...

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eywed says on Oct 31, 2007, 10:46:

Fat chicks are like Mopeds , it's ok to ride them as long as your friends dont find out.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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Man Tequila says on Oct 31, 2007, 11:02:

I think most dogmas would be easier to swallow if they gave you a welcome cake.

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RJQuilla says on Oct 31, 2007, 20:27:

On the subject of Taxis, I just returned from Ibague and it is the only city in Colobia that I have been to where all of the Taxi cabs have meters in them. Even the older run down ones have them. No need to get a price up front or negociate. The meters seem to turn rather slow also. My longest trip was to the airport from my hotel and it was only 11 mil. A smaller sleepy place so I guess that is the reason.

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toneloc24 says on Nov 1, 2007, 14:50:

Off the top of my head...

Bogota - metered taxis
Medellin - metered taxis
Barranquilla - hit or miss, generally miss, but I have seen some meters.
Manizales - metered taxis
Cali - I forget
Santa Marta - no meters
Cartagena - yeah right

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kalder says on Nov 2, 2007, 03:26:

Cali - metered

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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RJQuilla says on Nov 2, 2007, 19:09:

I never had a metered taxi in Bogota.

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