Bloody non-English-speaking taxi drivers!!

**Dooly** · 22nd February 2007, 10:11

Whats the chance of getting a English speaking taxi driver who knows his way around from the Domestic airport to Sky City Hotel?
We're flying in on Saturday morning, and I have no idea how much it would cost or how far it is to the hotel.

I imagine they'll be lined up outside the terminal.
Shall I get a flash cab, corporate type one or what?

**Squeak the Rat** · 22nd February 2007, 10:16

Originally Posted by Dooly

Whats the chance of getting a English speaking taxi driver who knows his way around from the Domestic airport to Sky City Hotel?
We're flying in on Saturday morning, and I have no idea how much it would cost or how far it is to the hotel.

I imagine they'll be lined up outside the terminal.
Shall I get a flash cab, corporate type one or what?

The chances of getting a english speaking driver might not be so good, but you should have absolutely no problems getting to the tower (you can see it 10 miles away so its hard to miss). The airport also tends to blacklist dodgy cab companies and drivers so don't be too fussed on the company - just check the rates if you feel that way inclined.

Yep they'll all be lined up outside the terminal, and be aware it may cost a bit to get into town - the airport charge the taxi companies to use the rank and this gets passed onto the customers..

Edit: I'd guess it might be close to $50 to get into town.....

**Jimmy B** · 22nd February 2007, 10:30

Originally Posted by Squeak the Rat

The chances of getting a english speaking driver might not be so good, but you should have absolutely no problems getting to the tower (you can see it 10 miles away so its hard to miss). The airport also tends to blacklist dodgy cab companies and drivers so don't be too fussed on the company - just check the rates if you feel that way inclined.

Yep they'll all be lined up outside the terminal, and be aware it may cost a bit to get into town - the airport charge the taxi companies to use the rank and this gets passed onto the customers..

Edit: I'd guess it might be close to $50 to get into town.....

Agreed with STR - distance from the airport to skycity is ~20km dependant on traffic you will pay between $35 and $50

Co op Cabs will get you there no worries, they will at least speak a bit of english.

I have found Corporate cabs pretty good, give them a bell, they are not much more expensive , if at all , and will wait for you at the terminal

**Dooly** · 22nd February 2007, 10:39

Cheers guys, I imagined around $50 just guessing.

**Jimmy B** · 22nd February 2007, 10:50

Originally Posted by Dooly

Cheers guys, I imagined around $50 just guessing.

No worries Dooly and in case you get a smart arse (who is thinking about taking a tour through Mt Eden or New Market) asks you how you want to get there:

Pah Road
Gillies Ave
Motorway
Off at Nelson

Enjoy your stay in our fabulous city

**magicfairy** · 22nd February 2007, 10:55

Originally Posted by Dooly

Whats the chance of getting a English speaking taxi driver who knows his way around from the Domestic airport to Sky City Hotel?
We're flying in on Saturday morning, and I have no idea how much it would cost or how far it is to the hotel.

I imagine they'll be lined up outside the terminal.
Shall I get a flash cab, corporate type one or what?

Might take a bit longer, but should be cheaper, check out an airport shuttle when you arrive. They usually know where they are going also. Ask them the cost of getting to Sky City before you get in, you can always say no.

**ManDownUnder** · 22nd February 2007, 10:55

Originally Posted by Dooly

Whats the chance of getting a English speaking taxi driver who knows his way around from the Domestic airport to Sky City Hotel?
We're flying in on Saturday morning, and I have no idea how much it would cost or how far it is to the hotel.

I imagine they'll be lined up outside the terminal.
Shall I get a flash cab, corporate type one or what?

Check the price of a shuttle before you book a cab... ($23/person)... ring around - take a look. I used 'em semi regular if I just need to go central to the Airport. They're good.

Re English speaking Taxi drivers at the airport - no worries at all. I cab to and from the airport semi regular and have only had one bad experience in ... 6 years!

The cabs at the airport need to have some minimum requirements, take visa etc etc and only approved companies can park there (i.e. much less of "hey - today I think I'll be a taxi driver!")

Sweat not mate.

**Bend-it** · 22nd February 2007, 11:11

Originally Posted by Dooly

Whats the chance of getting a English speaking taxi driver who knows his way around from the Domestic airport to Sky City Hotel?
We're flying in on Saturday morning, and I have no idea how much it would cost or how far it is to the hotel.

I imagine they'll be lined up outside the terminal.
Shall I get a flash cab, corporate type one or what?

You speak English, why don't you grow wings and fly your own bloody way to Sky Tower

**hellnback** · 22nd February 2007, 11:17

Originally Posted by Guitana

Yeah foreign bumfucks!!!! sorry to hear your prized possesion is trashed!!
But look on the bright side you got the day off work and helped to foster good foreign relations with one of NZ's many immigrants!!
Be very wary of insurance companies especially the types that will insure foreign taxi drivers!!!

Nah back at work now.

Rang the cop shop and they said I'd have to go in, so went in and they said don't worry about filling one in.. WTF. I don't know how this bloody system works! Why couldn't they tell me that over the phone?

**Bend-it** · 22nd February 2007, 11:18

Bloody English speaking cops...

(excuse the bee in my bonnet)

**hellnback** · 22nd February 2007, 11:18

Originally Posted by Dooly

Whats the chance of getting a English speaking taxi driver who knows his way around from the Domestic airport to Sky City Hotel?
We're flying in on Saturday morning, and I have no idea how much it would cost or how far it is to the hotel.

I imagine they'll be lined up outside the terminal.
Shall I get a flash cab, corporate type one or what?

Isn't there a cheap bus that goes from town to the airport and back again?

**Guitana** · 22nd February 2007, 13:15

Originally Posted by hellnback

Isn't there a cheap bus that goes from town to the airport and back again?

Yeah it's called the Walking Bus that's when you get a group of people together and walk safely to your destination!!
Good luck walking through south Auckland I hope you're wearing your stab proof vest!!!

**shafty** · 22nd February 2007, 16:06

Bad luck on your BIN mate -= bloody wanker taxi driver.

BTW, Corporate cabs are the way to go - phone and book to avoid dissappointment

**Macktheknife** · 14th March 2007, 09:14

So where is the update on how you are getting on with this mate?
Is the foot all healed yet?
Did you get the money from the Insurance yet?
anyone need a beating to encourage them to your way of thinking?

**hellnback** · 15th March 2007, 08:08

Well.... Foot's all good, bit of bruising was all healed in a couple of weeks.
Put together this really excellent report and diagram and sent it to the Insurance company who in turn sent it to the Taxi company and are still waiting to hear there verdict.... the driver still doesn't want to admit fault! arrrghhhh!
My bike is sitting in the garage and I'm tempted just to fix the bloody thing myself with a bit of duct tape and some supa glue!

Sick of waiting...

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