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Data is slow at the border and here is how I never wait any more on an Uber. Open the Uber app as you enter Mexico customs. By the time you hit the ramps, it should start syncing. By mid-bridge (pedestrian bridge over the vehicle traffic entering Mexico) you should see all the Ubers. Before you get to the downward ramp, enter your location and pickup to find a driver. By 1/2 way down, it should connect you with a driver. Around the bottom it syncs, pairs and he / she is en route. I often have them drive up right as I hit the ride share island at El Chapparel. Sometimes I wait a minute or two. Main thing is, don't wait until you get to the island to fire up Uber.

[QUOTE=KCQuestor;2373420]I often take Uber in Tijuana, but you have to have internet on your phone and be willing to stand around for 5-10 minutes while it arrives. But I got to ask, is saving two dollars worth the hassle when you are headed from the border to the zona? I always just get in the taxi and and hand the guy five dollars when I get there. An Uber is going to be $3. Sure, you could take a ruta van and pay a dollar, but is that seriously worth the hassle? You almost got robbed, had to run from a ratero and hide in a pharmacy. Wouldn't spending a couple of bucks have been worth avoiding that risk?[/QUOTE]

Where is this at?

[QUOTE=Dogers69;2374279]If you go through trolley border, the bus to "Centro" is almost non stop for 70 cents. If it's not dark yet, this gets you to a block before revolution, which is good area to get off if you want to see revolution. The next stop gets you couple blocks closer to Hong Kong but on more side streets. I prefer the bus because it makes me feel like I'm really in another country and you see some sexy Mexican mom's often. Nobody's ever looked at me funny even though I'm the only foreigner on it.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=LovesToSploog;2374920]Where is this at?[/QUOTE]After you cross at PedEast and walk to where the taxi's wait, just to the left there are usually a couple shuttles waiting to load up on passengers to head to Centro. Fare is $10 mn or $.75 usd. It will drop you off at the Dax on 3 ra and Constitucion. The Zona is exactly 3 blocks north. The buses are pretty crappy, usually retired school buses or hotel-style shuttles that were probably used in the 80's.

Fare varies from 10 to 15 pesos to Centro. Some time standing only space. Confirm the Centro direction.

[QUOTE=LovesToSploog;2374920]Where is this at?[/QUOTE]

Thank you and Clamslammer for the information.

[QUOTE=Sound7;2375031]Fare varies from 10 to 15 pesos to Centro. Some time standing only space. Confirm the Centro direction.[/QUOTE]

I believe this is what I was referring to initially. As I mentioned, how frequently do these come by? I went once and it was decent, for 10 pesos, I'll take it.

[QUOTE=ClamSlammer;2374951]After you cross at PedEast and walk to where the taxi's wait, just to the left there are usually a couple shuttles waiting to load up on passengers to head to Centro. Fare is $10 mn or $.75 usd. It will drop you off at the Dax on 3 ra and Constitucion. The Zona is exactly 3 blocks north. The buses are pretty crappy, usually retired school buses or hotel-style shuttles that were probably used in the 80's.[/QUOTE]

They run in 15 min interval during daylight. I select one that is full and stand for the quick ride.

They have a schedule to keep but wait for certain period. Driver accepts dollar bill and change in peso. Exchange rate? Few pesos involved.

[QUOTE=LovesToSploog;2375153]I believe this is what I was referring to initially. As I mentioned, how frequently do these come by? I went once and it was decent, for 10 pesos, I'll take it.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=LovesToSploog;2375153]how frequently do these come by?[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Sound7;2375224]They run in 15 min interval during daylight. They have a schedule to keep but wait for certain period.[/QUOTE]They don't run in any set intervals and I highly doubt there is any set schedule. When a bus gets full, it departs. Except for late at night, there is almost always a bus or two there waiting to load passengers.

When the second bus arrives. Definitely time to depart.

[QUOTE=ClamSlammer;2376250]They don't run in any set intervals and I highly doubt there is any set schedule. When a bus gets full, it departs. Except for late at night, there is almost always a bus or two there waiting to load passengers.[/QUOTE]

It was under construction is it active now. I guess our exit is documented on video for sure now. Gave a wave to continue with the USA exit to Tijuana, Mexico.

[QUOTE=Sound7;2376319]When the second bus arrives. Definitely time to depart.[/QUOTE]So you're saying that if there's only one passenger on the first bus, it will immediately depart upon arrive of a second bus? Couldn't be more wrong here. The first bus will stay until it gets full. If you know anything about Tijuana, you would know that bus (including taxi de ruta) drivers aren't paid hourly or salary like USA Bus drivers. Mexican bus drivers lease their vehicle and route. They keep all their fares. That is why you always see those red taxi de rutas drive all crazy, always in a hurry. Because the faster they drive, the more passengers they pick up, the more money in their pocket.

Frank the American Cocksucker who owns Border Station Parking has now shortened your $9 weekday rate from 12 hrs to 10 hrs. That means all you guys willing to cough up $36 for basically an overnighter have to light a match to $45 or so in your wallet. Meanwhile the lot sits basically empty on weekdays.

I get asked if I am scared to go into Mexico. NO MY DEAR I get scared to return to the USA.

I hate America more and more everyday. I totally feel you Bernie Sanders crowd. I don't blame you at all. Imagine giving some cockuscker $45 to park in an empty lot when I used to pay $7.

FRANK has his full name listed in Yelp reviews in case anyone needs it.

I am planning to head out this weekend to be with a chicka, where do you recommend parking that won't bust my balls. I'm planning Otay for 15 per day but I'm just wondering if anywhere free,. Beyer is limited now but which rail station is best?

[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2379224]Frank the American Cocksucker who owns Border Station Parking has now shortened your $9 weekday rate from 12 hrs to 10 hrs. That means all you guys willing to cough up $36 for basically an overnighter have to light a match to $45 or so in your wallet. Meanwhile the lot sits basically empty on weekdays.

I get asked if I am scared to go into Mexico. NO MY DEAR I get scared to return to the USA.

I hate America more and more everyday. I totally feel you Bernie Sanders crowd. I don't blame you at all. Imagine giving some cockuscker $45 to park in an empty lot when I used to pay $7.

FRANK has his full name listed in Yelp reviews in case anyone needs it.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=LovesToSploog;2379408]I am planning to head out this weekend to be with a chicka, where do you recommend parking that won't bust my balls. I'm planning Otay for 15 per day but I'm just wondering if anywhere free,. Beyer is limited now but which rail station is best?[/QUOTE]$15 a day on the weekend is a sweet deal in this climate. I can't think of anything cheaper besides risking an extended stay at a trolley stop. Myself I am out of the parking arena. Either I buy a cheap car or move closer to Tijuana. Things will get even worse. I think Otay Parking was $10 last year.

You are right, actually, there still is a spot where it's $10 you just reminded me at Otay, I think I will schedule it, this weekend will be fun no doubt.

[QUOTE=Artisttyp;2379411]$15 a day on the weekend is a sweet deal in this climate. I can't think of anything cheaper besides risking an extended stay at a trolley stop. Myself I am out of the parking arena. Either I buy a cheap car or move closer to Tijuana. Things will get even worse. I think Otay Parking was $10 last year.[/QUOTE]