Today's PSA

As the heat rises here in Vegas, its a reminder that tourist season is about to hit full tilt.

Get that Costco size sun screen out!

It's almost 100 degrees out there!

With the tourist comes tacky wear, and fanny packs!

What way to the strip??

Also comes the opportunity to screw the naive.

Not that kind of screwed..

I have been reading with fascination about long hauling.. 

That is when the union run, mob connected taxi companies take you the long way to your destination.

Fresh off the plane and ready to spend your hard earned money, who is going to think the first gamble you take is your pick of taxi drivers???

Don't let the pretty cab fool you.

A ride from the airport to a Strip hotel should cost between $15.00 and $20.00.

If the cabbie gets on the highway, they are long hauling you and you will spend about $30.00 to $50.00.

It's common and well practiced.  

Most drivers also know that the rewards of fleecing tourists far outweigh the penalty they might have to pay in the unlikely event of a citation. The fine for a first offense is $100, with penalties rising in steps to $500 and possible license revocation on the fifth conviction.

.  ~ quote from the Las Vegas Review- Journal

So beware if you are flying into sin city.. or better yet spend two dollars and take the bus!

Your Welcome..

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