Catch a Taxi in Malta

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When it comes to catching taxis in Malta it is simply aAn exception to that is when boarding a taxi at Malta
case of black or white. Literally, as there are twoInternational Airport. The taxis then have fixed rates
different types of cabs you can catch, one black andto different localities in Malta.
one white.Black taxis, on the other hand, need to be booked
The white ones are the easiest to spot –beforehand. These are generally the taxis that a
they hang around in taxi stands and have the wordhotel will provide. They don’t usually have
‘Taxi’ written on them. Driversany markings on them to show that they are taxis
often approach you as you walk past them in the(except that the third letter on their number plate
street offering their services.should be the letter Y). You can also board them
There are about 250 individually owned white taxis infrom their dispatch office. Again, it is usually a good
Malta. White taxis are generally more expensive thanidea to negotiate a price with the driver beforehand.
black ones. If you do take a white taxi, make sureMost locals seem to use black taxis.