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ebb · Just Starting Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 5

hi, my name is Iain.
i'm coming to Moscow 22 feb.
i need a taxi to pick me up and take me to my hotel (rossiya)
i would like an english speaking driver, as i may wish to use him during my stay. i filled in the form on the web site for Igor, but i've had no reply ! can someone give me an email address so i can get it sorted ? please help as i will be arriving late evening and need someone to meet me.
many thanks
Iain

cyndy22 · Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 5:57 am Post subject:

Hello Lain,
Welcome to this forum. Excuse me, but you my friend seem to be asking for more than average! I am curious as to what brings you to Russia? Also, a few word of wisdom, you have a few weeks to learn some very basic conversational Russian for tourists. I hope you will at least make an attempt to do this. But I also undesrstand the strangenes and anxiety that people face when theh visit foreign countries where language and culture is unknown to them. My perspective however is- that when one travels, one should at the very least make a full fledged attempt to learn about the country , language and culture that one will be traveling to. I hope you will make an attempt at this. YA know the internet is an invaluable resource. I continue to be amazed at what I find here. But, I happen to have the opinion and granted others on this forum may disagree, but I just don't think it is realistic to expect that you can count on responses to your posting to provide you with such favorable response. But I am not Russian and there are undoubedly some ver kind-hearted Russians who may respond.l

uncannyb

Hello, beautiful people of Russia!

I have read the interviews of ordinary Russians and am totally amazed at the honesty that I see displayed. Believe it or not, many of us Americands admire you Russian people for you spirit and honesty. I would very much like to make a Russian friend.

Bruce

ebb · Just Starting Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 5

i have re-read my message ,
what is wrong ? i've only asked for some help with a taxi !
i can't speak or write russian so i asked for some help . i did'nt expect to be told to learn russian !! i hope that there are some more helpful people out there ! oh and as far as traveling goes i've rode my motorbike all over eastern europe meeting real people and staying in real places. USA , no thanks
Iain

ebb · Just Starting Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 5

p.s
blow it out yer arse !

Dr Fauste · Site Admin Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 654

Ebb, there are lots of cabbies availible and many other sites that you can book a transfer. When I was there, you should be able to negotiate a price of about $40 USD. It is important to always ask the price upfront. If you

There is a shuttle bus to the Metro in which you can get to DT to the Rossiya.
I will PM you some alternative links, because it seems Dmitri (webmaster) is gone for a bit.

WayToRussia · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2005 9:36 am Post subject:

The Igor is a personal driver, thus, he is not always available. If you want a normal taxi transfer service where you should get a reply within 24 hours (or place your order by phone), please, use this order page: http://waytorussia.net/Services/Car/TransfersMoscow.html

blaked · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2005 2:26 pm Post subject:

I would never take a taxi from the metro. What a waste of 40 dollars! The marshutka is only 50 rubles.

overseas_expat · VIP Joined: 11 Jan 2005 Posts: 620 Location: Moscow

ebb · Just Starting Joined: 10 Dec 2004 Posts: 5

many thanks for all your help everyone. i've learnt loads (not !!)
i now know more about people from USA than taxi's in moscow !! perhaps if i asked for infro on US people i'd get some infro on taxi's ????? Confused

love & peace
Iain

Dr Fauste · Site Admin Joined: 23 Nov 2004 Posts: 654

http://www.moscow-hotels-russia.com/transfer.htm
THere is transfers pricing here and it is legit.

deskware7 · Frequent Guest Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 67

Try www.moscowdrivers.net.

zinku120 · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 2:50 am Post subject:

one more link : http://www.gotoru.com/price_en.shtml
i used their service once, for city->airport, and they're reliable.

by the way, it's not such a big deal about not knowing russian. but knowing the alphabets to read the metro-station names can be helpful, in case you plan to use them.

Skip · Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: taxi

swp4lfe · Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2005 12:09 am Post subject:

You should get into one of those taxis that seat 8 people. It is only 10-15 rubles each. Or you can take trolly bus which is 10 rubles. I noticed many Russians dont even pay for them but i heard there are Bus cops that will make you pay 100 rubles if you have no ticket. But i dont know much Russian either thats why i purchased a Pocket Russian Dictionary, Phrase Book and Pronouncation. It was very very helpful it teaches me how to speak russian in english letters, not russian. It gives me simple phrases and tells me what to say and how to say certain things (ex: getting around in town, shopping, reading the menu. Its a very handy book that i bought for $7.50 in Walden Books in a mall. I suggest you buy the same. Without it i would of been screwed (not true i had my girlfriend who has spoken english for 9 years) So goodluck and remember that some taxi drivers will rip you off big time if they see that you are foreigner and especially if u dont understand russian. goodluck my Russian trip was wonderful. Check out these pics its from Moscow. You should visit these spots.

http://community.webshots.com/user/swp4lfe2005