Is Jakarta Dangerous? While being in Jakarta will you be dealing with motorized vehicles, whether your are walking, in a car, or in a motorcycle?

Below are several types of taxi scams in Jakarta:

•fake argo-meter, sometimes the taxi driver modifies the meters and passenger has to pay more than its ordinary price.

•robbery. To avoid the above matters, try to find taxi from a reliable hotel.

Another solution is to get a booked taxi by phone from a reliable taxi operator.

I would suggest only taking a taxi the hotel suggests when you are in Jakarta. Some people suggest Express taxis but I had a terrible experience with them. I once tried to take an Express taxi and the driver refused to use the meter and tried to charge me an exorbitant fare. When I told him I was going to complain to his company, he attacked me. Enough said - avoid Express taxis.

It's better off if you leave your passport and all valuable stuff at your hotel safety box just as a precaution. Anything can be happened and its too late to feel sorry for that. Take a photocopy of your passport with you at all times.