Anyone know a dependable private taxi service?

[raquelita]

I agree, the luggage compartment of an intercity bus would be a risky place to leave fragile, expensive equipment. A violinist played in borrowed shirtsleeves at the Gene Byron after his suitcase was stolen. Fortunately, he kept the violin with him. I have never had a problem in many trips however.

Re local buses, I ride one almost every day but their lack of maintenance bothers me. It's often a jolting, noisy ride. For inexpensive sightseeing within Guanajuato I recommend one of the newer Sprinters (minis).