Taxi Rates

Can you tell me if the taxi rates that you have posted on this site are up to date or has there been an increase since last year?

Can you tell me if the taxi rates that you have posted on this site are up to date or has there been an increase since last year?

There has been NO authorized increase. You need to insist on paying only the authorized rate. They'll show you a rate sheet with rubber ink stamps on it from their sindicato (union) office in an attempt to fool you. Those stamps are meaningless. Only the Delegado de Transporte Público for the Estado de Guerrero can authorize an increase, and they have not done so. You can report taxis that attempt to overcharge you to their local office (phone numbers at the link below) and to Profeco (a federal consumer protection agency). Usually simply threatening to do so is enough to straighten out the matter.

Taxis from hotel and beach sitios (taxi stands) are apparently allowed to overcharge, though it's usually only about 5 or 10 pesos. You can always call for a taxi and also only pay 5 pesos more than the official rate. Be sure to confirm the rate when you call.

https://www.zihuatanejo.net/localtransport.html#taxi

The link shows a possible fare from el centro to Troncones of “M$440?”

The last couple of timed that I have considered taking a taxi to Troncones (once from downtown and once from the combi stop outside of Sam’s Club), I was quoted M$800. I offered M$600 and was flatly turned down. Both times i took the micro and combi instead for totals under M$100.

The most recent time would have been 12-18 months ago.

The link shows a possible fare from el centro to Troncones of “M$440?”

The last couple of timed that I have considered taking a taxi to Troncones (once from downtown and once from the combi stop outside of Sam’s Club), I was quoted M$800. I offered M$600 and was flatly turned down. Both times i took the micro and combi instead for totals under M$100.

The most recent time would have been 12-18 months ago.

It's not a set rate, thus the question mark, but that's what locals commonly pay.

I suspect that the high price for Troncones is because the driver taking you there isn't allowed to pick up a fare for the trip back to Zihua; thus, they charge you for their trip back with no fare.

I suspect that the high price for Troncones is because the driver taking you there isn't allowed to pick up a fare for the trip back to Zihua; thus, they charge you for their trip back with no fare.

Back in the early 90s we took a taxi from Ixtapa to Troncones. We agreed on $25 US......for the return trip. (Can't recall what the $Can equivalent was). The deal was that the taxi would come back to pick us up at 3 pm. Trusting fellow that I was, I gave the driver the full $25 when he dropped us off in Troncones. The possibility that he wouldn't show up never entered my mind: promptly at 3 pm, there he was. I gave him a reasonable tip when we got back to Ixtapa.
These days, as has been noted, non-local taxis usually won't risk picking up fares when out of their area.

I suspect that the high price for Troncones is because the driver taking you there isn't allowed to pick up a fare for the trip back to Zihua; thus, they charge you for their trip back with no fare.

I agree. That would factor in. But they can pick up fares once they leave Troncones. I have always considered the Troncones taxis to be one of the more aggressive taxi unions in our region, and because they play dirty (and hypocritically), they ruin a good thing for everyone including themselves because I certainly won't recommend or use their services, and I know I'm not alone.

I suspect that the high price for Troncones is because the driver taking you there isn't allowed to pick up a fare for the trip back to Zihua; thus, they charge you for their trip back with no fare.

Back in the early 90s we took a taxi from Ixtapa to Troncones. We agreed on $25 US......for the return trip. (Can't recall what the $Can equivalent was). The deal was that the taxi would come back to pick us up at 3 pm. Trusting fellow that I was, I gave the driver the full $25 when he dropped us off in Troncones. The possibility that he wouldn't show up never entered my mind: promptly at 3 pm, there he was. I gave him a reasonable tip when we got back to Ixtapa.
These days, as has been noted, non-local taxis usually won't risk picking up fares when out of their area.

$25 in the "90's">>> You were taken!

Is there an official website that show the authorized rates? Every taxi in the last week has tried to charge more and showed the sheet you describe, and I am tired of the argument and threat to call them in to get them to change. Maybe flashing an official website on a phone might make it easier, if that exists?

Is there an official website that show the authorized rates? Every taxi in the last week has tried to charge more and showed the sheet you describe, and I am tired of the argument and threat to call them in to get them to change. Maybe flashing an official website on a phone might make it easier, if that exists?

This website! That's what I've been doing for decades. I have the official rates with the correct seals of the Delegado de Transporte for the state of Guerrero. When new rates are authorized I'll let you know. Apparently no one else but me cares that you have the correct info.

https://www.zihuatanejo.net/localtransport.html#taxi

When talking to the local residents, even they think there has been an increase in the rates.

When talking to the local residents, even they think there has been an increase in the rates.

I'm a local resident with his finger on the pulse of the taxi rates.

We have seen the increase. I will not fight the drivers.

e.g. from Ixtapa to Marina it is now 70MXP vs 50MXP, or from Marina to Zihua $130MXP

With the increase in gas prices and inflation, I am ok.

We have seen the increase. I will not fight the drivers.

e.g. from Ixtapa to Marina it is now 70MXP vs 50MXP, or from Marina to Zihua $130MXP

With the increase in gas prices and inflation, I am ok.

When you pay the unofficial rates, it emboldens the taxi drivers to continue overcharging, and it causes them not to pick up locals but to give preference to foreigners. So the struggling mom with 3 kids who can't really afford a taxi but must take one anyway is left standing on the side of the road while she watches a taxi zoom up and stop in front of the foreigners. This is how animosity is fomented towards foreigners. You don't have to fight them. Just ask the fee up front. If they won't respect the legally authorized rates, seek another taxi that will. But please don't make a bad situation worse.

From their Twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/transportesgro4
Dirección Gral. de Transporte y Vialidad Guerrero
@TransportesGro4
·
Dec 26, 2022
NO ESTÁ AUTORIZADO EL AUMENTO al precio del pasaje en el servicio público.
Las denuncias pueden hacerlas llamando o mandado mensaje vía WhatsApp al +52 747 183 8424 y/o enviando un correo electrónico a: DGT.2021.2027@gmail.com

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Dirección Gral. de Transporte y Vialidad Guerrero
@TransportesGro4
·
Dec 16, 2022
NO ESTÁ AUTORIZADO EL AUMENTO al precio del pasaje en el servicio público.
Puede denunciar el número económico de la unidad, la ruta, horario y municipio llamando o mandado mensaje vía WhatsApp al +52 747 183 8424 y/o enviando un correo electrónico a: DGT.2021.2027@gmail.com

Los extranjeros elevan Los precios lo que afecta la Comunidad.

Tengo la suerte de que a Los 3 minutos de subrime a culaquier taxi el conductor commenta mi Español, mi estilo Zanka y buena onda.

A partir de ahi acordamos una tarifa y a veces un intercambio numerous de telefono.

Thank you. Showing that Twitter post got their attention and made it an easy and conflict free conversation.

Thanks for sharing the twitter feed, will use it in future interactions.

Higher rates are now posted at the la ropa and madera taxi stands. Every driver today was indignant when showed the official tweet in response to higher rates. Really sucks trying to do the right thing and being stuck between the taxi companies and the regulators. I've used the reporting number on the tweet with no response. Feels like this is going to be like the combi rates going up this fall when the official change just came later. I totally understand the rationale for holding the line, and the rationale for costs going up. It doesn't seem sustainable to be in constant conflict with a service we depend on. We see the same drivers all the time. I guess not everything can be perfect in paradise... Probably time to get a car and vote with my pesos that way.

Higher rates are now posted at the la ropa and madera taxi stands. Every driver today was indignant when showed the official tweet in response to higher rates. Really sucks trying to do the right thing and being stuck between the taxi companies and the regulators. I've used the reporting number on the tweet with no response. Feels like this is going to be like the combi rates going up this fall when the official change just came later. I totally understand the rationale for holding the line, and the rationale for costs going up. It doesn't seem sustainable to be in constant conflict with a service we depend on. We see the same drivers all the time. I guess not everything can be perfect in paradise... Probably time to get a car and vote with my pesos that way.

Taxi sitios at hotels are for some unknown reason allowed to exceed the official rate, but the ones at the beaches are simply taking advantage.

When we first got here, it didn't make sense to me that some people I met always called a specific taxi driver they know, waiting longer and paying more than standard rate for certainty of experience. Seemed unnecessary, but now I get it.

Higher rates are now posted at the la ropa and madera taxi stands. Every driver today was indignant when showed the official tweet in response to higher rates. Really sucks trying to do the right thing and being stuck between the taxi companies and the regulators. I've used the reporting number on the tweet with no response. Feels like this is going to be like the combi rates going up this fall when the official change just came later. I totally understand the rationale for holding the line, and the rationale for costs going up. It doesn't seem sustainable to be in constant conflict with a service we depend on. We see the same drivers all the time. I guess not everything can be perfect in paradise... Probably time to get a car and vote with my pesos that way.

Got a car three years ago. No regrets never going back to Taxis.

Have always found taxi drivers in Zihuatanejo shady to say the least. The system in Huatulco much more transparent and honest. Rates are actually posted on street signs. Having said that, we prefer Zihuatanejo and will just choose to walk more to avoid the crooks and the hassle of negotiating

When we had our house in Zihua, we had a car for a while. It was plugged into a trickle charger for the months we were gone to keep the battery alive. Even though I put some gasoline preservative into the tank, the fuel would deteriorate to the point that the injectors plugged up and the engine quit. I finally sold it and took cabs. No regrets. An added advantage of having someone else do the driving: you can sit back, relax and enjoy the surrounding view. Our manager was also a cab driver, so we used him for transportation. While I understand folks' annoyance at being overcharged, we've become friends with our manager and see his side of things. Life as a cabbie in the area is not easy. The price of gas and everything else has gone up, there are fewer visitors but more taxi permits being issued, he's trying to support himself, a wife and 2 kinds, one of whom is sick and needs regular trips to the doctor in Morelia. If interested, I can provide Pedro's contact information. He speaks perfect English.

Have always found taxi drivers in Zihuatanejo shady to say the least. The system in Huatulco much more transparent and honest. Rates are actually posted on street signs. Having said that, we prefer Zihuatanejo and will just choose to walk more to avoid the crooks and the hassle of negotiating

Not my experience for the most part.
I don't often take taxis. I like and prefer to walk as much as I can.
But when I do take taxis, usually from Soriano or Sam's Club back to Madera/KauKan, it's usually a non-event.
Perhaps the fact that I know the fare (although I don't always know about official or 'unofficial' increases) helps.
Also some cab drivers think the top of Madera ('KauKan') is Madera and others think it is La Ropa, may lead to a difference of opinion of about 5-10 pesos. I usually go with the flow- do I have the correct change for the fare and the tip...or is change necessitated. Fumbling for change can be seen as a sport activity...

Have always found taxi drivers in Zihuatanejo shady to say the least. The system in Huatulco much more transparent and honest. Rates are actually posted on street signs. Having said that, we prefer Zihuatanejo and will just choose to walk more to avoid the crooks and the hassle of negotiating

I think most of our taxi drivers are outstanding. They're hard-working professionals. It's only a few that are ripoffs, and mostly because their union sanctions it.

OK So what is fair taxi rate from Airport to Troncones for two.
If there are four of us is there van service?

OK So what is fair taxi rate from Airport to Troncones for two.
If there are four of us is there van service?

These are the rates for Transporte Terrestre from the airport to Troncones. Servicio Colectivo is not available for that destination.

https://www.zihuatanejo.net/airporttaxi.html

When we had our house in Zihua, we had a car for a while. It was plugged into a trickle charger for the months we were gone to keep the battery alive. Even though I put some gasoline preservative into the tank, the fuel would deteriorate to the point that the injectors plugged up and the engine quit. I finally sold it and took cabs. No regrets. An added advantage of having someone else do the driving: you can sit back, relax and enjoy the surrounding view. Our manager was also a cab driver, so we used him for transportation. While I understand folks' annoyance at being overcharged, we've become friends with our manager and see his side of things. Life as a cabbie in the area is not easy. The price of gas and everything else has gone up, there are fewer visitors but more taxi permits being issued, he's trying to support himself, a wife and 2 kinds, one of whom is sick and needs regular trips to the doctor in Morelia. If interested, I can provide Pedro's contact information. He speaks perfect English.

We tried Pedro 2 years ago for an airport ride. He sent a substitute who had a a crappy taxi and spoke zero English. It was our last ride to the airport having sold our apartment at El Tular. We thought the experience was fitting for leaving Zihuatanejo. One last disappointment.

We tried Pedro 2 years ago for an airport ride. He sent a substitute who had a a crappy taxi and spoke zero English. It was our last ride to the airport having sold our apartment at El Tular. We thought the experience was fitting for leaving Zihuatanejo. One last disappointment.

I'm sorry you had a bad experience. Pedro worked for us for several years. I'm sure he had a good reason for not being able to take you to the airport. At least he called another driver, rather than just cancelling or not showing up. Problems we've had in the past.

Sounds like you really need a car!

Working on it!! :D

Who is good contact for reserving van from airport to Troncones?

As Rob has pointed out, only one operator is permitted to pick up at the airport.

https://www.zihuatanejo.net/airporttaxi.html

As Rob has pointed out, only one operator is permitted to pick up at the airport.

https://www.zihuatanejo.net/airporttaxi.html

Technically, anyone with a FEDERAL LICENSE should be able to pick you up at the airport. Certified tour guides are the only people I know of besides Transporte Terrestre locally (and the military) who have such a license.