While on vacation my taxi took a longer route, possibly to scam me out of money. How can I deal with this?

1. Can Taxi drivers ask for money upfront?
2. What can a taxi driver do if you don't pay?
3. How do you know if a taxi is real?
4. How long can a taxi driver work?
5. Do RAC pay for taxis?
6. Is not paying a taxi fare a crime?
7. What is a soiling charge?
8. Are taxi fares regulated?

Can Taxi drivers ask for money upfront?

Drivers will be allowed to demand payment for journeys up front and will be encouraged to do so where the risks associated with fare-dodging are higher than usual. ... The initiative is already in practice and taxi drivers hope that it will deter passengers from attempting to avoid paying their fare.

What can a taxi driver do if you don't pay?

If a passenger refuses to pay the fare or runs off without paying, this is considered to be a criminal offence. The law also looks unfavourably on passengers who knowingly take a taxi journey without having the money to pay for it and does not inform the driver of this until the final destination is reached.

How do you know if a taxi is real?

Here's what you should look out for:

1. Make Sure Your Taxi Has A Medallion. ...
2. The License Plate Should Match The Medallion Number. ...
3. Don't Be Fooled By Fake Roof Lights That Say "Taxi" ...
4. If You Spot A Fake Cab, Report It To 311.

How long can a taxi driver work?

Passenger carrying vehicles

You must not work more than 16 hours between the times of starting and finishing work. You must also take a rest period of 10 hours before the first duty and immediately after the last duty in a working week. Every 2 weeks you must also take 24 hours off duty.

Do RAC pay for taxis?

RAC covers all taxis and private hire vehicles, including Uber!

Is not paying a taxi fare a crime?

If a passenger refuses to pay a taxi fare or leaves the vehicle without paying then this is theft and should be reported by calling 999.

What is a soiling charge?

The 'soiling charge' is what the customer must pay if they are unwell or have an accident and the taxi becomes dirty. This charge covers the cost of having the car cleaned and what money the driver might lose by having to take it off the road for the remainder of the day or night.

Are taxi fares regulated?

Local authorities, who license taxis, are responsible for setting the maximum fares that can be charged to passengers. Taxi companies or drivers can set lower fares and offer special discounts if they choose but are unable to charge more than the current maximum.