If you plan to use a taxi in Rome...

[Susan-M]

You might find this helpful: http://rome-hotels.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187791-i22-k2131740-Careful_paying_taxi_drivers-Rome_Lazio.html

 

(I think someone recently posted here on CC that they had the same problem, but I wasn't able to find that thread to add this link to it.)

[cberge]

You might find this helpful: http://rome-hotels.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g187791-i22-k2131740-Careful_paying_taxi_drivers-Rome_Lazio.html

 

(I think someone recently posted here on CC that they had the same problem, but I wasn't able to find that thread to add this link to it.)

This taxi scam has been around for a long time,and I am glad you posted for people going to Rome..now I hope they read it.Not all driver's do this and for all my visits to Rome I have never had this happen,but I make sure I have Euro in all denominations and I make sure to hand it slowly to the driver,and have him face me at all times...they can sense almost who they can do this to I swear.Also,always make sure they have a meter that is working,and check it when you get in.If a cab is called for you from a hotel or resto there may be a charge as this is a waiting charge and legal in Europe,but not a rip off!!!

[Saga Ruby]

What an excellent warning to keep tourists from being ripped off. Yet another scam game but, as we all know, knowledge is power.

 

Thanks for posting this head's up.

 

Ruby

[Moondawgie]

Thanks, Susan. It's so sad to read about all these rip offs that we have to watch out for!!:eek: