Top country for taxi rip-off fare complaints, here it is...What is the most fraudulent type?
Dec 04, 2025
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Turkiye was the country with the most complaints after British travel insurer 'AllClear' analyzed posts and comments related to 'Taxi Fare Fraud' in the travel community on social media Reddit.
There were more than 4,200 comments related to Turkiye, nearly twice as many as India, which came in second. Thailand, Vietnam, and Egypt then ranked at the top.
According to the analysis of 'All Clear', taxi fare scams occur especially frequently in tourist destinations that lack public transport infrastructure. In the survey, countries in North Africa, the United States, and Europe were included in the top 15.
The most common types of fraud mentioned by travelers were ▲ demanding high fares without turning on the meter ▲ claiming that the card payment machine was intentionally broken ▲ inducing quick decisions by putting luggage in the trunk at the airport or on the high street ▲ deliberately going a long way to increase fares.
To prevent this, experts recommend that you must agree on a fare or ask to turn on the meter before taking a taxi. In addition, if you check the route using a smartphone GPS, you can avoid unnecessary detours.
In addition, experts advised "It is important to check the local rate system in advance, as late nights or areas with many tourists often charge higher than expected."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
