The taxis would be charging double fare soon.
Some taxis operating in areas frequented by tourists can charge highly inflated prices.
Some taxis operating from Riga airport can charge highly inflated prices.
It's also worth remembering that some taxis charge around Rs 1 per minute waiting time.
The fare increase means that taxis now charge $2 for the first one-fifth of a mile, up from $1.50.
All additional luggage (above 5kg) cost an extra 1 euro (but some taxis will not charge you).
I'm curious about alternatives to the 30 dollars a taxi will charge me each way to get between airport and resort.
Rogue taxis do not use a meter and will typically charge a flat rate of 15 yuan per trip into the town centre.
Some taxis charge according to the destination, and allow you to make a couple of stops and do some shopping without additional waiting fees.
A recent law established the maximum amount a taxi can charge per kilometer; however, it is a new law, and enforcement is still sporadic.