There was a picture posted way back in one of the earlier threads that showed a taxi with the lit taxi sign up on top of the car. I would think that it woud be easier to spot than trying to catch the first two letters of a plate that may be moving.
Obviously, there are some taxis in Aruba that have the light on the roof and others that don't. Natalee's friends were accustomed to seeing taxis that didn't have the light on the roof and thought Natalee was getting into a taxi when she got into the Kalpoe car with Joran.
Anyone that has visited a foreign country knows there are tons of pirate cabs that are unmarked...it is also likely Natalee just thought she was getting a short ride to the hotel with friends of Joran..whats the big deal.
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