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While I feel sorry for Antigua, from what I read, it is possible that the taxi driver was trying to take advantage of the tourist. Then the police could have handled the problem in a more professional manner. Now all the tourist related business on the island will suffer. Yes, out of town guests can be taken advantage of. That is no secret. But when your economy is dependent on tourism, then it is important that your reputation remain positive. Now I wonder how this taxi driver is being treated by his peers over his attempt to earn an extra $50. I assume the taxi driver is now also regretting this incident. Basically it would seem there were no innocent parties to this incident. However, there are plenty of innocent victims.
While I feel sorry for Antigua, from what I read, it is possible that the taxi driver was trying to take advantage of the tourist. Then the police could have handled the problem in a more professional manner. Now all the tourist related business on the island will suffer.
Yes, out of town guests can be taken advantage of. That is no secret. But when your economy is dependent on tourism, then it is important that your reputation remain positive. Now I wonder how this taxi driver is being treated by his peers over his attempt to earn an extra $50. I assume the taxi driver is now also regretting this incident.
Basically it would seem there were no innocent parties to this incident. However, there are plenty of innocent victims.
