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Originally Posted by leekwantew
My strategy for calling is only for the trip from Ferry Terminal to Hotel
Its like this:
Arrive: Ferry Terminal to Hotel -> Call using roaming
Hotel to Fishtank: walk and enjoy the view
Fishtank to Hotel: Ask OKT to call for me
Depart: Hotel to Ferry Terminal -> Use Bluebird App
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In Batam, Bluebird cabs are banned from picking up passengers in all ferry terminals, shopping malls and other establishments. Don't ask me why, it's just how the local taxi mafia operate and even a major operator like Bluebird has got to comply. If you call for a Bluebird to pick u up at Harborbay, you will need to walk out of the Harborbay complex entrance, which is about 5-7mins walk from the ferry terminal.
Silvercab taxi is the only metered taxi operator that is allowed to pick up passengers from anywhere and everywhere. You will need to have a local number though. Silvercab hotline is 0778-461-000.
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Originally Posted by leekwantew
wah New Spa, Altalanta and Octopuss doesn't look like walking distance, maybe see if 3rd day (Check out 12pm, Ferry back to SGP 7pm) can go visit before going home, since New Spa and Atalanta seem to be close together
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New Spa and Atalanta are nowhere close to each other; they are 15mins away by taxi. Octopuss Spa (in Pacific Hotel) is the one that is literally next to Atalanta Spa.