Tarifa justa para un chofer

Question

¿Cuanto sería una tarifa justa para pagar un chofer en Mexico D.F. por mes - en un contrato de un año?

La tarifa inclue 12 horas diarias L-V y el coche es suyo - una camioneta de 7 asientos y además, incluye gasolina. Tambien incluye un Sabado al mes.

Mi chofer está quejandose y quiero saber si el monto que le estoy pagando es poco o mucho.

Answer 1

Un chofer doméstico con su propio coche es raro, más raro todavía que traiga una camioneta de 7 asientos solo que sea para una familia grande. Con razón está quejando el chofer pués es caro mantener un vehículo así. Lo común es tener tu propio coche, pagar los gastos de mantenamiento y gasolina, y aparte pagar al chofer. Mi ex·novia quien vive en la colonia Polanco paga a su chofer, creo que me dijo, 15 mil pesos al més con un horario más o menos como lo que tiene el chofer tuyo.

Actualización. Acabo de recibir una respuesta de mi ex, pués le había preguntado cuanto le paga a su chofer y veo que me equivoqué por 5 mil. Le paga 10 mil pesos al més.

Lss than 150.00 american dollars per month? - viajero, Jul 21, 2010

Gracias Julian. El coche si es el chiste. Yo tambien vivo en Polanco. - petersenkid2, Jul 21, 2010

@viajero - 10000 Mxn = about 800 Usd - petersenkid2, Jul 21, 2010

Answer 2

Sorry, Kid. All that I can suggest is that you call around and get quotes from other drivers to see what they charge. Then you can compare it to what you're paying.

Thanks! - petersenkid2, Jul 21, 2010

Answer 3

There is no need for an apology.

No es necesario pedir disculpas en este caso.

Gracias, estás bien caballeroso :) (probably doesn't make sense in spanish lol but hopefully you'll know what i mean :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jul 22, 2010

Answer 4

Sorry Viajero - my 'be nice' was said with a smile - i certainly didn't mean to offend you. it was more of a friendly tease - unfortunately the typing doesn't come with the friendly tone I intended :(

Please accept my apologies

Answer 5

In response to Maria-Claire comment,oh viajero be nice we're happy to help if we can - if no one knows - no harm in asking I say - Maria-Claire 4 hrs ago flag

I was being nice; I tried to give him solutions to his problem. The classic problem between management and labor. I took the time to answer his question. I wanted him to see the problem from the point of view of labor.

I felt that Mr.petersenkid2 was fishing for opinions to reinforce the point of view that the driver was getting pay enough or more than enough for his services.” I think I'm paying him a lot, but would like some benchmark figures - if you have them. Thanks!” - petersenkid2 15 hrs ago Otherwise, Why ask the question ? and in a language forum to booth.

I feel bad for the driver .He made the mistake that inexperience businessmen make. They underestimate their fixed costs and after awhile they realize that their original estimate was too low.

I was being nice. I took the time and made the effort to answer a question….in my opinion that is being niece Some readers my not like the answer or the might not like the way the answer was made. But never the less, I did not ignored the questioner.

Answer 6

Ok, labor is dirt cheap in Mexico. A good auto mechanic makes about 15 bucks a day if that much,same thing with an electrician,carpenter, and or what have you. The issue here is that he is giving you two services, his labor and the use of his car,van,truck or what ever you want to call his vehicle.Remember he has to pay for repairs and maintenance for his vehicle -hopefully he has liability and collision insurance. I am curios, what makes you think that we,whom are not living in Mexico should advise you how much services rendered in Mexico city are worth.Are we smarter because we are not Mexican or what? What you should do ( I know you won't do it) is to call your country embassy,in Mexico and ask for their advise.After all they are in a better position to know that sort of thing.

But even more important, you should pay him what his services are worth to you. Why worry if the amount is too high or too low? If he is not happy with you or you are not happy with him- get some one else.

Thanks for the response, but the question was written in Spanish, mainly directed at those people in Mexico familiar with the local situation. - petersenkid2, Jul 21, 2010

And - an understanding of the going rate is always valuable. I guess my mistake was posting the question on this message board. I should probably look for a Mexican Ex-pat message board instead. - petersenkid2, Jul 21, 2010

Exactly, my friend this is a language forum not a labor board. - viajero, Jul 21, 2010

I posted it under the culture and travel category. - petersenkid2, Jul 21, 2010

oh viajero be nice :) we're happy to help if we can - if no one knows - no harm in asking I say :) - Kiwi-Girl, Jul 21, 2010

Answer 7

Well you never know who reads these pages too, someone might have spent time in Mexico and have a fair idea (pardon the pun, lol) - Not me I'm afraid but Jeezle maybe? He may come along later or you could PM him.

Not sure if this will be of any help but I couldn't find too many pages with taxi fare specifics.

Taxi Service & Fares in Mexico

Answer 8

What is his service worth to you? If you don't trust him, why work with him.? Ask some taxi trivers in Mexico what would they charge.

Just trying to get an understanding of the "going rate". I think I'm paying him a lot, but would like some benchmark figures - if you have them. Thanks! - petersenkid2, Jul 21, 2010

Answer 9

el coche es suyo

¿el coche de él o el coche de usted?

el coche es del chofer. - petersenkid2, Jul 21, 2010

Answer 10

Actualización:

El chofer se dio cuenta que le estoy pagando un buen monto y se repentió y pidió disculpas por su comportamiento. Ya estamos bien. JulianChivis sabe el monto (no quiero compartirlo aquí), y puede verificar que es un monto significativo.

Gracias por el apoyo.

Otro pedazo de informacion: Mi compañero acaba de hacer un contrato con un chofer por 11,000 mensual sin coche. Además, antes tenia otro chofer por 8,000, pero le corrió por ser flojo.