Безопасность в такси.

Crimes: Taxi fraud

Vladimirova Svetlana Grigorevna

Precautions

• When traveling, take precautions to avoid transportation fraud.
• This is especially important when traveling by taxi. Most taxis are safe, but you must be careful. Some criminals drive unlicensed taxis.
• In most cases, the driver simply charges passengers an unreasonable fare to leave the cab.
• Others steal passengers luggage.
• The worst will kidnap passengers and charge money for their release.

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Steps.

• You can take steps to prevent being targeted.
• Legitimate taxis have licensed drivers who follow regulations.
• Make sure your driver has an ID badge. The badge shows the driver`s name, photograph and company information. You can contact the company if the driver overcharges you.

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Taxi fare

$2.50

Initial charge

40 c

Per 1/5 Mile

40 c

Per 2 Minutes stopped/slow traffic

$1.00

Weekday Surcharge 4 pm – 8 pm

50 c

Night Surcharge 8 pm – 6 am