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  1. localdriver

    Super Rude DME phone person

    Try some DECAF.
  2. localdriver

    Tips

    It is not expected IF you use the service as intended, (using the luggage tags as instructed, etc.) Only the Bell staff is compensated in some way to deliver your luggage to your room provided you attached the tags as instructed. However, if you choose to bring your luggage to the bus...
  3. localdriver

    Do you lock your suitcases that you check?

    Lock your luggage for what? I don't get it. A box cutter will open 99% of the bags. DON'T PUT VALUABLES in your checked bags, leave them at home, or put them in your carry on.
  4. localdriver

    Rude cab-drivers

    MEARS charges the cabbies and towncar drivers 10% for CC transactions. So obviously, they would prefer cash payment. As far as the meter thing, I think that is a must here in this area. If you encounter a cabbie not using the meter, contact MEARS with your issue. CAB #, date, time, originating...
  5. localdriver

    Sanford to the pop

    I'm assuming ECV means a scooter or a personal motorized vehicle. If that is correct, I would tend to believe the company contracted by Thomas Cook doesn't have vehicles designed to carry them. MEARS services Sanford airport with taxies and can provide a "special service" lift equipped taxi if...
  6. localdriver

    Magical Express Question

    And how far in advance to departure day does the guest need to do this? It's a GOOD thing when MEARS gets accurate departure info from DISNEY, a BAD thing when we don't.
  7. localdriver

    Cheapest transport from airport-WDW resort??

    It is customary to tip anyone who handles your luggage.
  8. localdriver

    ME transport - tipping

    If your bags are transported on the bus and the driver loads and unloads them, then you should consider a tip for the driver. How much is up to you. Customary is $1 to $2 per full sized bag, given all other aspects of the drivers service met your expectations. In the US, many service oriented...
  9. localdriver

    JetBlue & Airbus planes?

    AIRBUS produces a GREAT aircraft, I like BOEING as well, but have no problem flying on an AIRBUS aircraft. The plane I disliked, the DC-10 is long gone from US carriers.
  10. localdriver

    STUPID AIRLINE FEES: Stand up and REBEL!!! (Getting around the fees)

    It's all intertwined. We cant fix the dollar if we continue to depend on everyone else for goods and resources. We are doing this to ourselves with corporate income taxes and environmental restrictions. It's a matter of supply and demand, OPEC just recently refused to up production....why...
  11. localdriver

    STUPID AIRLINE FEES: Stand up and REBEL!!! (Getting around the fees)

    So you expect airlines to operate at a loss just to keep prices where we like them...not going to happen, nor should it. Want to do something about it? Contact your US Senator and Congressman and DEMAND THEY PASS legislation that allows oil exploration within the US 48, Alaska, and all offshore...
  12. localdriver

    How do I get to i Drive using the bus?

    You really dont need addresses if you are staying at a Disney Resort, just get a bus to the TTC. Take LYNX route 50 from TTC to Sea World. From there you can take the I ride Trolley to anywhere on I drive you want to go. Once you get to Sea World, the southbound trolley will take you to...
  13. localdriver

    Do you tip the Magical Express driver?

    I'm Glad to hear you had a fun ride and the driver was entertaining....TY
  14. localdriver

    Do you tip the Magical Express driver?

    NO EDD, AGAIN you are grossly misinformed. We are most certainly allowed to display a Name Plate and a SIGN which SAYS "GRATUITIES PERMITTED FOR EXCEPTIONAL GUEST SERVICE" Your "QUOTE" would make it appear WE are posting these signs against company policy. NOT TRUE. They are approved by...
  15. localdriver

    We hated the whole ME experience, a review (5/17-5/23/08)

    Ah come on, Be real. I don't like those things either, but if you WANT your story/review to be creditable, then be somewhat accurate. Why would anyone believe you with such a ridiculous claim? That's 1 to 2 per seat. So that would indicate the rest of your story is inflated in a similar...
  16. localdriver

    How would you run the airlines?

    I would go to the main issue, weight. Weight increases fuel usage. I hit the scales at 235. I should pay more than someone at 160. Same goes for luggage. It would be all about weight. Everyone and their baggage would be weighed and charged or credited a surcharge accordingly based on an average...
  17. localdriver

    ME during busy seasons?

    Every attempt is made to balance the equipment between the Airport and the resorts to meet needs within the next hour or so. MEARS is aware of the # of reservations at each resort, for every pickup time thru out the day. MEARS also is aware of hour by hour #'s of incoming guests at the...
  18. localdriver

    Can I......

    AHHH the Campground!! I still think I would order in my stuff via a shopping service, rather than hauling and thawing it in my luggage. (including the charcoal) Have a great trip!!
  19. localdriver

    ME during busy seasons?

    New, Old, whatever you call 3 years+ on this board. I provide info as to how DME really works. I think I've made it quite clear, "that when folks show up late and their bus is still there, they are "lucky" not entitled. People can make their own choices from there. You need to STOP your...
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