Category Quicklinks
- ACCOMMODATION
- ARTS & CULTURE
- Academies
- Art in Churches
- Dance/Opera/Classic
- Galleries
- Historic Buildings
- Historic Fountains
- Historic Piazzas
- History & Maps
- Monuments
- Movies Cinema English
- Museums
- Obelisks & Outdoor Sculptures
- Theatres & Theatre Groups
- Visual Artists in Rome
- DISCUSSION TOPICS
- Community Involvement & Lifestyle
- Context on Culture
- Expatriate Politics
- Goddess Spot
- Jet Lag - Fuso Orario
- La Notte Bianca
- Rom: Gypsies of Rome
- Rome Film Festival
- Rome in August
- Running in Rome
- Scioperi - Strikes in Rome
- Special Rome Events
- Taxi Drivers in Rome
- Teens in Rome
- The Kitchen Sink
- Traveling Solo in Rome
- Wines in Rome
- Working in Rome
- EDUCATION
- Art Lessons
- Dance Lessons
- Grade/High Schools
- Languages
- Meetings/Conventions/Fairs
- Music Lessons
- Sommelier
- Universities
- FINANCE
- FOOD & DRINK
- Bakery
- Cafe/Bar
- Catering
- Cooking Lessons & Food Events
- Corner Grocer (Alimentari)
- Fast Food
- Gelato
- Gourmet Food
- Home Delivery Pizza
- Organic Products
- Pastry Shops
- Pizza by the Slice
- Pizzeria
- Restaurants
- American
- Argentine
- Austrian
- Chinese
- Ethiopian
- French
- German
- Greek
- Indian
- International
- Italian
- Japanese/Sushi
- Korean
- Mexican
- Middle-Eastern
- Spanish
- Thai
- Vegetarian
- Vietnamese
- Self Service
- Supermarkets
- Tea Room
- Wine Bar
- HEALTHCARE & DOCTORS
- Hospitals
- Medical Services
- Cardiologists
- Dentists
- Dermatologists
- Gynecologists
- Internal Medicine
- Orthodontists
- Pediatricians
- Physical Therapy
- Plastic Surgeons
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists and Counselors
- Pharmacies
- Private Clinics
- HOME & OFFICE
- Dry cleaners/Laundry
- Furniture/Housewares
- Gardening
- Hardware Stores
- Heating/Air Condition
- Lumber
- Maintenance
- Movers
- Office Supplies/Cartoleria
- MAIL PHONE INTERNET
- MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
- After Hours
- Discos/Night Clubs
- Drinking Pubs & Night cafes
- Music Venues
- Musicians in Rome
- Salsa/Latino
- PERSONAL CARE & BEAUTY
- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- Accounting
- Architecture
- Audio & Video
- Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Law
- Photography
- Printing
- Translation
- Web Design & Marketing
- Wedding & Party Planners
- SHOPPING
- Accessories
- Adult Stores
- Art & Antiques
- Art Supplies
- Books in English
- Children
- Clothing
- Comic Books
- Computers/Electronics
- Crystal, China, Kitchen Ware
- Department Stores
- Florists
- Frames, Mirrors, Glass
- Health, Beauty, Cosmetics
- High Fashion & Luxury
- Jewelry & Watches
- Lingerie
- Magic Tricks
- Music Instruments
- Music Stores
- Open Market
- Pets
- Shoes & Handbags
- Shopping Centers
- Sporting Goods
- Tattoos
- Video Store
- Wine Shops
- SOCIETY, POLITICS & RELIGION
- SPORTS & LEISURE
- Amusement Parks
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bike Rental
- Cricket
- Fitness Centers
- Golf
- Kids
- Parks & Gardens
- Pilates
- Pools & Water Parks
- Rugby
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Sports
- Yachting
- Yoga
- TOURISM & TRAVEL
- TRANSPORTATION
- Airlines
- Airport Shuttles
- Airports
- Bus
- Car
- Mechanics/Garage
- Parking in Rome
- River Boats
- Scooter
- Subway
- Taxis
- Train
- USEFUL INFORMATION
Featured Resources
- Rome Review
Podcast Directory - Cinema & Movies in English
- Events Calendar
- Learning Italian Cooking Step by Step with Southern Bella
- Essays & Insights by Charlie Q
- Italian Language Tips
with Southern Bella - Rome Bureaucracy Assistance
Featured Writers
- AME
- California Girl
- Charlie Q
- Dea
- Katieparla
- Kmiraj
- Lemain
- Romagirl
- Southern Bella
- Tiny K
- Triplecreme
Press & Media
Friends
Search the Eternal in No Time:
Not sure where to start?
Read our Search Tips.
Read our Search Tips.
| Sort Results by: Title | Type | Category | User | Price Watch | Popularity | Rating | Date Added![]() Newest |
| Yes, Virginia, there is the occasional honest taxi driver. I just found one three days ago when I took a taxi at 4 am to Ciampino airport. When we reached the destination I asked "how much?&qu [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | CharlieQ | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 19 Mar 09 | |
| Hi Southern Bella, thanks for that. We took a taxi from Ciampino airport to Ciampino railway station in late February (we normally take the bus but it was lunchtime and there was two hour wait!). Th [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | Lemain | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 13 Mar 09 | |
| If you have problems with a taxi driver, please write down: 1. the taxi driver's name and ID number (Number of TAXI licence) which you can find on the inside of one of the two back doors. 2. the [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | Southern Bella | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 9 Feb 09 | |
| It would appear that the taxi driver situation in Rome continues to deteriorate. We just spoke to some friends last night who told us about their misadventure with a taxi driver from the other Rome a [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | CharlieQ | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 6 Feb 09 | |
| Definitely worth a try. In fact, I've begun to suspect that the best approach is to tell the taxi driver that you'll want a receipt (la ricevuta fiscale) as soon as you get in the car. [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | CharlieQ | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 15 Sep 08 | |
| On 12th September 2008 we were charged €30 for the under 8km trip from Leonardo da Vinci to Fiumicino port though this was at 2300 in the evening. It was still way too high. I should have agree [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | Lemain | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 15 Sep 08 | |
| I was 5 minutes in the country and was already arguing with an Italian. What kind of Italian? A taxi driver!!! I arrived at Ciampino airport destroyed from an international flight and decided to take [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | dea | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 1 Sep 08 | |
| After my recent taxi travels to and from Fiumicino airport this August, I had been pondering my "Letter to the Mayor" to inform him that he's got a real problem on his hands, when to my [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | CharlieQ | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 1 Sep 08 | |
Taxi Drivers in Rome The new fares went into effect in January 2008. Here are the details:Fixed charge: Daytime - from 7 am to 10 pm: € 2.80 (previously € 2.33) Sundays and holidays - from 7 a [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | Southern Bella | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 22 Feb 08 | |
The taxi drivers of Rome are indeed very upset. The city has decided to release 500 new licenses to supply more badly needed taxis. This policy will inevitably disrupt the racket that the ta [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | ddfiedler | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 11 Dec 07 | |
Taxi Drivers in Rome The day after we published podcast #8, which features a segment on the Roman taxi drivers, these very same people took to the streets in unruly fashion (we'll assume the podcast had nothing to do [...] | DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | CharlieQ | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 2 Dec 07 | |
| DISCUSSION TOPICS > Taxi Drivers in Rome | -- | -- | ![]() ![]() | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | 23 Nov 07 |
1-12 of 12 Results. 1
My Rome Review



