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State of Emergency declared
In January, the President declared a 60-day state of emergency (SOE) across Ecuador following an increase in criminal activity and security incidents.

The initial daily curfew has been now replaced by a traffic light system. Different districts (‘cantones’) have different restrictions.
- High risk cantons (red): from midnight to 5am
- Medium risk cantons (yellow): from 2am to 5am
- Low risk cantons (green): no restrictions

From the Airport you can find taxi services that are regulated and have fixed prices. From the airport you can take a cab to one of these hotels and you can pay about US$ 30 dollars.

The streets of Quito swarm with taxis -- the preferred means of transport, because taxis are cheap, costing only $1,50 to $4 for a ride within the Old or New Town and $5 to $10 for longer distances. Drivers are required by law to use a meter, but it's obviously not a strict law because few taxis use them. If the taxi has a meter (taxímetro), insist that the driver use it. You can also ask for a Uber. Alternatively, ask your hotel desk or a trusty local what your ride should cost and negotiate an appropriate price beforehand. ... Near the hotel of the SRRNet Conference, there are a lot of options of restaurants, shopping centers and it is near the Carolina´s Park. But Quito can be dangerous at night, so it's best to take a taxi wherever you go, no matter how short the distance. The staff at most restaurants, hotels, and bars will be happy to call a cab for you. In case you need to call one yourself, try City Taxi (tel. 02/2633-333), Taxi Amigo (tel. 02/2222-222), or Taxi Express (tel. 02/2500-600).