Question 1

What is the "YYC Airport Unlicensed Taxi Overcharge" scam in Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Unlicensed rideshare drivers and informal taxis approach travelers before they reach the licensed taxi and rideshare staging area at Calgary International Airport. They quote flat cash fares of $70-$90 to downtown, while the regulated rate runs approximately $45-$55. They operate without meters or insurance appropriate for hired passenger transport. The authorized taxi and rideshare pickup zone is on Level 1 of the Parkade directly connected to the arrivals hall. Use the Uber or Lyft app and select the specific pickup zone marked in the app. Never accept a ride from someone who approaches you in the arrivals hall or parking lot.

Question 2

What is the "Rideshare Impersonation at Calgary International Airport" scam in Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Individuals posing as Uber or Lyft drivers approach passengers in the ground transportation area at Calgary International Airport (YYC) before they can locate their verified pickup. They confirm the traveler's destination verbally and direct them to a personal vehicle parked on the upper departures level or in the short-term parkade. Fares to downtown Calgary are then negotiated in cash at two to three times the app rate. Open your rideshare app and confirm the driver's name, photo, vehicle make, and plate number before entering any vehicle. Rideshare pickups at YYC are designated on the ground floor of Parkade P1. Never accept a ride from someone who approaches you unsolicited inside the terminal.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Calgary

YYC Airport Unlicensed Taxi Overcharge

Rideshare Impersonation at Calgary International Airport

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