What is the "Unlicensed Taxi from Luis Muñoz Marín Airport" scam in San Juan?

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Unlicensed gypsy cabs (carros públicos) position themselves ahead of the official taxi line outside baggage claim at SJU, offering rides for cash with no meter. Fares to Old San Juan or Condado are quoted in the $20–$30 range but can balloon en route, and drivers sometimes take lengthy detours. Use only white taxi cabs with the tourism logo dispatched from the official metered taxi zone directly outside arrivals. The fixed metered rate to Condado is approximately $15–$19 and to Old San Juan is $19–$24 (as of recent published rates). Uber and Lyft operate legally at SJU and are a reliable alternative.

Taxi & Transport Scams in San Juan

Unlicensed Taxi from Luis Muñoz Marín Airport

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