Quote Originally Posted by London_Manila
I would not advise trying for a cheaper taxi just outside the airport, yes you might save 200 pesos but then that taxi might take you to a pre arranged (by phone on the move) hold up = it does happen
They know you will have plenty of money you have just arrived there
I take it you've experienced such an occurrence ?

Got some evidence/reports of this happening to a Brit ?

I have never witnessed a taxi driver even using a mobile phone while in the car with him in 22years.

Caution and common sense yes, scaremongering...no.