Cairo Taxi's - Clunker versus New

Some month's back it was reported Government would no longer license taxi's 20 years old. Deal was car owner should turn in clunkers and get a loan for new taxi.















Few months ago the new checker taxi's started to be seen, and now the numbers have grown. And seems they have choices of what car they wish.




Following is a real life experience:






"I noticed you haven't mentioned the new taxis on your blog, or if you have I couldn't find anything.

I just wanted to say that during Ramadan I took one from Tahrir Sq to Rd 9 in Maadi. The driver switched the meter on immediately I got in and switched on the a/c when asked to. The total cost for the trip, with receipt, was 17.25 LE, amazing, much better than the old B&W ones asking 40 or 50 LE for the same trip.
I took another one today, again from Tahrir but to New Maadi this time, it was 25 LE with the same level of service. "

Regards
S...........


Maybe a third choice - how much is donkey taxi?