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Taxi Cab Crime In Mexico - Don't Be A Victim U.S. citizens visiting Mexico City should absolutely avoid taking any taxi not summoned by telephone or on their behalf by a responsible individual or contracted in advance at the airport. Robbery assaults on passengers in taxis have become more frequent and violent, with passengers subjected to beatings and sexual assaults. When in need of a taxi, telephone a radio taxi or “sitio” (pronounced “C-T-O”). Ask the dispatcher for the driver's name and the cab's license plate number. If you walk to a “sitio” taxi stand, use only a driver known to you. Ask the hotel concierge or other responsible individual calling on your behalf to write down the license plate number. Passengers arriving at Mexico City's Benito Juarez International Airport should take only airport taxis (yellow with an airplane symbol on the door) after pre-paying the fare at one of the special booths inside the airport. Radio taxis may be called at telephone numbers: 5271-9146, 5271-9058 and 5272-6125. U.S. citizens should avoid taking taxis parked outside the Bellas Artes Theater, in front of nightclubs, restaurants or cruising throughout the city. Stay safe but have yourself a wonderful Time. if you'd like to share pictures of your vacation with me, It's easy!! Click Here to contact me anytime. Thanks, Suzie Travel and information Blog Posted: Friday 21st January 2005, 12:10 AM

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