In Reply to: can you bargain with drivers' rates? posted by RKMC on Friday, 22. May 2009 at 08:57 Bali Time:
where did you pick that saying up?you havent even been to bali yet?Firstly try to learn a bit about the balinese before you go and I dont mean wheres the best place to buy fake bags,bintangs etc.When you find out about how hard they do it over there you will realise the price you quoted s pretty good for what you getting?Most balinese drivers dont own the cars the banks or their bosses do they have very high prices for petrol in bali they have insurance maintance of the cars and a lot of sitting around with no work some days.Yes you can bargain but how low do you want to go for a deal?They also have no unemployment benefits,they pay for schooling if they dont their children dont learn,they have no free medical and if they dont work they dont eat.There are also thousands of drivers all trying to make a living everyday in bali so be fair dont try to get the cheapiest amount try to get the fairest amount you feel is worth your day out!Sorry but you have got to understand its not all about getting ripped off in bali!