Like most things in Belgrade, taxis have become a bit more modern and reliable in recent years, and are still quite cheap by western standards. Like anywhere in the world there are a few bad apples who might try to run up the fare on you or engage in some other dubious activity. However, from our personal experience the average Serbian taxi driver will go out of his way to get you where you're going as quickly as possible, whilst expertly negotiating Belgrade's often chaotic traffic. Most drivers are not exactly fluent in English, but are more than happy to chat with passengers as much as possible – and any Serbian vocabulary proffered on your part is sure to impress. Tips aren't the norm, but with the low fares and frequent en route entertainment we recommend paying it forward as much as your budget allows. All reputable companies are part of the local Taxi Association, with standard fares set at 170din flag drop, 65/85/130din per kilometre depending on the time of day, and 750din per hour of wait time.