leondz · December 20, 2015 09:29
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 Hi guys,

 please feel free to pass this on to other ACL attendees.

 The web site already advises to take authorised taxis from the airport, for your safety and to avoid being double charged. What it doesn't tell you is how. So here it is.

 On arrival, look in the hall for a stand of OK taxi (next to car rental stands in Terminal 2 (major airlines), can't remember exactly where in Terminal 1 (only if arriving by EasyJet or similar low cost)). Go there and speak to the lady, to pre-book your cab. You give her your destination and she gives you the ID number of your cab and shows you where it is.

 That way, even if you have to queue, you are safe that you will get a legit taxi and will not be double charged. A lady going to a meeting recently was charged 25 leva (£12) for what should have been no more than 10 leva. There are plenty of people asking you if you need help or a taxi. I don't recommend it.

 Generally, on the street, again, be vigilant with taxis. OK taxi have 973 21 21 under their name, but some pretty convincing fakes have emerged lately. There are other legit taxi companies (91 119, 9 12 63). Generally, ask your hotel or restaurant to call you one, that'll be safe. If you end up needing a cab, try calling one of the above by pre-pending 02 (the city code) to these phone numbers. OK taxis have English operators. I think 91 119 used to as well.

 Here are links to their web pages for convenience:

 http://www.oktaxi.net/index_en.php

 http://www.yellow333.com/opencms/opencms/menu/en/

 Safe trip and see you soon. Any other questions - just ask.

 K

 p.s. Terminal 2 arrivals has a cash machine if you need Bulgarian leva for your taxi. Terminal 1, IIRR also has one, but might be in the departures hall. This is outside of arrivals, next entrance to the left, less than 1 mins walk, just past the taxi rank.
	Hi guys,

	please feel free to pass this on to other ACL attendees.

	The web site already advises to take authorised taxis from the airport, for your safety and to avoid being double charged. What it doesn't tell you is how. So here it is.

	On arrival, look in the hall for a stand of OK taxi (next to car rental stands in Terminal 2 (major airlines), can't remember exactly where in Terminal 1 (only if arriving by EasyJet or similar low cost)). Go there and speak to the lady, to pre-book your cab. You give her your destination and she gives you the ID number of your cab and shows you where it is.

	That way, even if you have to queue, you are safe that you will get a legit taxi and will not be double charged. A lady going to a meeting recently was charged 25 leva (£12) for what should have been no more than 10 leva. There are plenty of people asking you if you need help or a taxi. I don't recommend it.

	Generally, on the street, again, be vigilant with taxis. OK taxi have 973 21 21 under their name, but some pretty convincing fakes have emerged lately. There are other legit taxi companies (91 119, 9 12 63). Generally, ask your hotel or restaurant to call you one, that'll be safe. If you end up needing a cab, try calling one of the above by pre-pending 02 (the city code) to these phone numbers. OK taxis have English operators. I think 91 119 used to as well.

	Here are links to their web pages for convenience:

	http://www.oktaxi.net/index_en.php

	http://www.yellow333.com/opencms/opencms/menu/en/

	Safe trip and see you soon. Any other questions - just ask.

	K

	p.s. Terminal 2 arrivals has a cash machine if you need Bulgarian leva for your taxi. Terminal 1, IIRR also has one, but might be in the departures hall. This is outside of arrivals, next entrance to the left, less than 1 mins walk, just past the taxi rank.