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Etiquette Travel: Mexican Bus Drivers Ask For Tips

Does the guy or gal who spots you running to the bus stop deserve a little somethin' extra for holding the door open for you? Drivers of peseros, or microbuses, in Mexico City are demanding a little gratuity on top of the two-peso ($0.20) tickets to pay for gas and other repairs.

Fare hikes were applied to the local public transit system, but they only applied to the newest buses, leaving drivers of older, less environmentally sensitive vehicles in the lurch. Hence at least part of the reason for the extra fees.

If you wanna avoid the debate between 15 and 20 percent, just make room for taxi fares in your budget if you're traveling to Mexico City. The clowns alone ensure a very scary ride.

Related Stories:
· Mexican Bus Drivers Want Tips Despite Harrowing Rides [AP, via Yahoo]
· Buses coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: AP]