{"id":10036,"date":"2014-03-27T07:57:54","date_gmt":"2014-03-27T14:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/?p=10036"},"modified":"2014-03-28T00:55:37","modified_gmt":"2014-03-28T07:55:37","slug":"top-10-taxi-scams-around-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/first2board.com\/pointssummary\/2014\/03\/27\/top-10-taxi-scams-around-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Taxi Scams Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have been to thirty countries so far and have ridden in taxis countless of times. This year I promised myself to avoid taking taxis if I can help it and find alternative transportation. This is a two part post about taxi scams. Part 1 will focus on the scams itself and Part 2 will focus on How to Avoid and Deal with Taxi Scams<\/a>. Here are the Top 10 Taxi Scams Around the World (in no particular order):<\/p>\n

1. Long Hauling<\/strong> – Basically the taxi driver knows you’re a tourist and takes you on a scenic route instead of the more direct route (without telling you).<\/p>\n

2. Taxi driver asks if you want to take the freeway (highway) or streets (local)<\/strong> – This is a trick question and is mostly common in Las Vegas, but could be applicable in many parts of the world. Hint: The freeway is almost always the most expensive option, so know your geography.<\/p>\n

3. Fake bill switch<\/strong> – Basically you hand over the driver a large note, $100 or $50 and the taxi driver pulls a fast one on you. Afterwards, he will tell you that you handed him a fake.<\/p>\n

4. Surcharges<\/strong> – The driver may add a surcharge to your fare and give you a BS reason for it<\/p>\n

5. Turbo meter<\/strong> – Basically the driver has installed a device in his taxi which speeds up the meter faster than usual, thus increasing the cost of your taxi<\/p>\n

6. Giving you a high fare quote<\/strong> – This is common in Latin America where fares are negotiated before getting into the vehicle.<\/p>\n

7. Telling you a certain road is closed<\/strong> – The driver tells you the main road is closed and you must go the “long way”.<\/p>\n

8. The taxi driver picks up his phone and calls someone<\/strong> – This is a clear sign that a scam is going on.<\/p>\n

9. The driver picks someone up<\/strong> – This is a clear sign something bad is going to happen.<\/p>\n

10. No Change<\/strong> – The driver tells you he doesn’t have any change.<\/p>\n

Continue to How to Avoid and Deal with Taxi Scams<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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