In Reply to: Touriste.....Go and get an EDUCATION!!!! posted by Island Of The Gods on Sunday, 25. February 2007 at 07:06 Bali Time:
"I just hope your driver is Balinese and not one of those many drivers
from Neighboring Islands who take delight in ripping off the tourist-
in search of the "ELUSIVE- BIG BUCK""
1. Why does he have to be a Balinese driver..aren't they all Indonesians trying to make a living?
2. Ripping Off/Driving up prices?.
If a driver does not own his own car etc then 350-400k a day is not ripping off? It's driving for SFA after he pays the owner & other costs.
Ok if they have their own vehicle they can charge less if they choose. Generally though, most are still paying it off, need to pay for servicing, repairs etc.
3. Are you seriously intimating/saying only non -Balinese drivers "take delight in ripping off the tourist" ?