Rare Essiesmom Posted April 7, 2016 #26 Share Posted April 7, 2016 The original poster is on Regal, leaving from berth 2.There is no longer a security checkpoint encountered to reach that terminal (or the convention center) Taxis enter very early. They have to collect disembarking passengers. And the original poster sailed last Sunday. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted April 9, 2016 #27 Share Posted April 9, 2016 And the original poster sailed last Sunday. EM Well, the post is there -- in the unlikely even that anyone, ever, searches on a topic. Sorry for the delay, I was actually on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hathaway42 Posted April 9, 2016 #28 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Uber is the only way to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted April 10, 2016 #29 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Uber is the only way to go... Cabs, car services, etc. have to pay for an annual permit to enter the port. Seems wrong that Uber does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sminfiddle Posted April 10, 2016 #30 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Seems wrong that Uber does not. Interesting - in Houston they have to have all the licenses and port stickers that taxis and limos do. Seems fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted April 10, 2016 #31 Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) Cabs, car services, etc. have to pay for an annual permitto enter the port. Seems wrong that Uber does not. In FLL and Port Everglades Uber is incurs access fees that are paid for by the passenger (http://ubersouthflorida.com/broward/): FEES Similar to tolls, fees will be added to fares originating at FLL Airport and Port Everglades. These fees will not be deducted from your earnings. Instead, they will be charged to riders. FLL Airport Fee: $4.50 per pick-up Port Everglades Fee: $2.00 per pick-up They are also required to be identified as Uber drivers: Trade Dress ("U Sign") Required In BROWARD COUNTY You must display trade dress ("U" Sign) on your vehicle when operating in Broward County. This includes pick-ups or drop-offs at Fort Lauderdale Airport and Port Everglades. You will be subject to penalties if you are caught operating without trade dress. Edited April 10, 2016 by capriccio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted April 11, 2016 #32 Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) You must display trade dress ("U" Sign) on your vehicle when operating in Broward County. This includes pick-ups or drop-offs at Fort Lauderdale Airport and Port Everglades. You will be subject to penalties if you are caught operating without trade dress. Um ... the 'trade dress' I have seen displayed looks like anyone could download and print at home. Simply a piece of paper taped to the inside of the window. And, I was not referring to access fees, which are something different. I was referring to permits. http://www.broward.org/PERMITTINGANDLICENSING/CONSUMERPROTECTION/INDUSTRIESWEREGULATE/Pages/VehicleforHire.aspx Edited April 11, 2016 by pablo222 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted April 12, 2016 #33 Share Posted April 12, 2016 This is against the law. So be aware. Some taxi drivers try to change you PP for the ride back to the airport from the cruise. There were 5 of us going back to the airport the meter was at $13.00 and he wanted $8.00 pp 40.00 total. I always give them $20.00 this time I gave just $13.00 and told him I will call the police if he wanted. He took the $13.00 and grove away. There is even a sign outside were you get the taxi telling you that it's not aloud to charge PP. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted April 12, 2016 #34 Share Posted April 12, 2016 This is against the law. So be aware. Some taxi drivers try to change you PP for the ride back to the airport from the cruise. There were 5 of us going back to the airport the meter was at $13.00 and he wanted $8.00 pp 40.00 total. I always give them $20.00 this time I gave just $13.00 and told him I will call the police if he wanted. He took the $13.00 and grove away. There is even a sign outside were you get the taxi telling you that it's not aloud to charge PP.Tony How about being "charged" extra for check-in sized luggage. Is it allowed? Though I don't mind giving "tips" inclusive of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted April 12, 2016 #35 Share Posted April 12, 2016 How about being "charged" extra for check-in sized luggage. Is it allowed? Though I don't mind giving "tips" inclusive of that. About 2 years ago, I had a great experience at Terminal 2. A girl who didn't speak much english asked me to help her get a cab to the galleria. There was a BSO deputy directing traffic / loading cabs. He sent us to one cab. The cabbie had an entire made up story about how far it was, and how much it would cost; so we walked away. The deputy came over and asked us what happened. He said the fare had to be what was on the meter. He made the cabbie leave without a fare, and go to the back of the taxi line. An excellent experience with law enforcement!!! (probably not so much for the cabbie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3000 Posted April 12, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Ahoy! OP here. FWIW... We checked out of our hotel about 12:30 (The Airport/Cruiseport Inn, which was fine BTW - great staff!)) Asked them about a taxi vs their shuttle (@$6 ahead). I said i'd take whichever got there first. Shuttle got there in about 10 mins - like they said it would! So too shuttle. Glad I did. a breeze getting to the port "area". But spent a bit of time in traffic there to reach the actual terminal area where you drop passengers. No experience with uber, but I could imagine the taxi meter adding up as we inched our way along. Got to the drop area, got out & gave the shuttle guy $15 & were on board boat maybe ... 10-15 mins later. No problemo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted April 13, 2016 #37 Share Posted April 13, 2016 How about being "charged" extra for check-in sized luggage. Is it allowed? Though I don't mind giving "tips" inclusive of that. I don't think that is allowed. The driver was trying to make some extra money. I am going to find out if this is allowed. If anyone knows the answer please post it. Thank You, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted April 13, 2016 #38 Share Posted April 13, 2016 About 2 years ago, I had a great experience at Terminal 2. A girl who didn't speak much english asked me to help her get a cab to the galleria. An excellent experience with law enforcement!!! (probably not so much for the cabbie) I guess it was the girl you helped who had more of the excellent experience....from you!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted April 13, 2016 #39 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Ahoy! OP here. FWIW... We checked out of our hotel about 12:30 (The Airport/Cruiseport Inn, which was fine BTW - great staff!)) Asked them about a taxi vs their shuttle (@$6 ahead). I said i'd take whichever got there first. Shuttle got there in about 10 mins - like they said it would! So too shuttle. Glad I did. a breeze getting to the port "area". But spent a bit of time in traffic there to reach the actual terminal area where you drop passengers. No experience with uber, but I could imagine the taxi meter adding up as we inched our way along. Got to the drop area, got out & gave the shuttle guy $15 & were on board boat maybe ... 10-15 mins later. No problemo. Happy for you OP. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou33 Posted April 13, 2016 #40 Share Posted April 13, 2016 A taxi from any 17th st. hotel is $10, the minimum charge an never any traffic. From the airport area it is about $15. Don't know what uber costs, but it can't be much cheaper than that. We took Uber from our 17th st hotel to the port. The charge was $5.83 total for two people with 3 bags. Uber says that the tip is included, but we gave the driver a few dollars. The driver was prompt, the car was clean. Uber is the way to go in Fort Lauderdale. Even if I had a free shuttle, I would take Uber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted April 13, 2016 #41 Share Posted April 13, 2016 [quote name='Lucky TGO']I don't think that is allowed. The driver was trying to make some extra money. [/quote] Thanks Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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