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Don’t Get Taken for a Ride – Avoiding Taxi Scams

Avoiding taxi scams

One of the most common scams is the “broken meter” scam, where the taxi driver claims that the meter is broken and negotiates a fixed rate that is much higher than the usual fare. Some drivers also take longer routes to inflate the fare, or even drive in circles to make the journey seem longer than it actually is.

Be Your Own Tour Guide

Tour guide with group

You know the story. You arrive in the strange city and thumb through the brochures in your room. They are all for expensive guided tours that don’t really suit the way you travel. Be your own tour guide with the GPSmyCity app.