Taxis in Victoria - don’t get scammed

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A lot of the taxis in Victoria will try to charge a flat rate. Common one is $15 to the inner harbour, Empress area. Fare should be about $7 or 8. Heard of some really outrageous flat rates for trips to places like Butchart Gardens. Some drivers agree on a price and then at trips end demand it be in US dollars.
By law all taxi trips in Victoria have to be on the meter. If a driver is being difficult take the next cab or call VicPD or CVSE (Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement). Just mention contacting either and the driver will usually straighten up.

I grew up in Victoria and find it sad that many visitors first or last impression is a greedy cab driver. Uber is now allowed to operate in Victoria and that might be a better option.