Tax situation

The taxi situation is one of the Things About Ecuador You Should Know. Ecuador is striving hard to earn the reputation of being a safe country. Everyone understands that the worse the security situation becomes, the fewer visitors arrive, and the less money the locals earn. This principle is well understood.

Until recently, the most serious issue was undoubtedly taxi drivers' reputations and the safety of travelers who wanted to use this type of service to go around.

People were given a pamphlet with suggestions on spotting a trustworthy taxi driver when they crossed borders, along with a new passport stamp. It stipulates that all taxi drivers in Ecuador have an orange license plate, a panic button inside the vehicle, and even a camera. They should also all utilize a taximeter.