Taxi wait to fill every seat or private - do we have to ask?

[mermaidIamNOT]

Do we have to be specific if we do not want to wait for the taxi to fill every seat or are private taxi rides typical to the bigger tourist spots.

[CENTEX CRUISER]

You can do whatever you want to pay for.. Here is some info

 

http://www.cozumelinsider.com/TAXICZM

[beckyjohns]

When you get to the taxi area, walk right up to the front of the line of taxis and tell them you need a cab. Before you get there, you may be approached by drivers of the larger vans (parked in the lot, not in the taxi line) asking if you need a ride. It's been my experience that these van drivers will wait to fill the van before leaving. The regular taxis will go with just your party to wherever you tell them.

[Ellusionz]

Are the vans a cheaper way to travel if you're willing to wait or not much different in price to the cabs?

[JohninDC]

We've always had 4 in our group and never come across this - the price of the cab (sedan or van) is set the same for 1-4 passengers; a per person charge only applies to vans carrying 5 or more.

 

We've always paid the fare posted on the board near the taxi line plus a tip -- exact change avoids any issues. ;)

 

Good luck! :)