We Expected One, But Another Car Arrived

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

Why is it dangerous to get into a taxi if a car with a different number arrived?

Modern man regards time as the most precious resource. Therefore, the number of taxi customers is growing every day. But not everyone knows how to properly behave in controversial situations. For example, when you expect a car with a specific make and numbers indicated by the operator, and in the end someone else arrives.

Why is such a trip dangerous?

In such a situation, it is important to understand that the driver was unable to officially register with the transport company. Most often, this may be due to the fact that he was previously fired from this position.

This may be a non-taxi driver who intercepted the data, or was given information about the job.

If you do decide to get into the car, then you are at great risk. The car clearly does not have insurance, and if the data differs from that provided by the taxi company, then no one can guarantee safe travel and compensation for damage in case of an unforeseen accident.

Why do taxi drivers need it

The scheme usually looks like this: one person officially registers his car, and the second accomplice works illegally. As a rule, the first of them has a comfort-class taxi, and the second has an economy one. When payment is made at the end of the trip, the passenger overpays, and in a significant amount. The difference is shared by both taxi drivers. While the illegal accomplice is taking one person to the place of arrival, the other is taking other orders at this time. Most likely they will come from a different taxi company.

There is another scheme in which illegal taxi drivers use special applications.

Because of this, it will be difficult to find out whether the car has really changed or not. And the price of such a fraud for the driver is only 3-5 thousand rubles.

A representative of a well-known taxi company, commenting on this situation, said that it was impossible to intercept the order. It's all about the drivers who pass orders to each other and evade interest.

How to keep yourself safe

Before traveling, carefully check the data provided by the operator and the number of the arrived car. If you notice a difference, do not get into the car, do not succumb to the driver's persuasion, refuse services. Contact the taxi company and report the situation. This will help punish the driver and replace the vehicle.