Question 1

What is the "Taxi Overcharging from Baiyun Airport" scam in Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Unlicensed taxi drivers solicit passengers at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport before they reach the official taxi rank, offering fixed prices that are two to four times the metered fare to the city center. Even licensed drivers occasionally tamper with meters or claim the meter is broken, using the confusion of arrival to extract inflated fares. Use only the official metered taxi queue outside the arrivals hall on the ground floor. Alternatively, use DiDi (China's ride-hailing app) from the designated pickup area. Refuse all offers from touts inside the terminal.

Question 2

What is the "Black Cab Touts at Train Stations" scam in Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Guangzhou South Station and Guangzhou East Station have persistent unlicensed cab touts who approach passengers with offers of rides to city hotels or attractions. These drivers charge three to five times the going rate and may drive circuitous routes. Some vehicles are unmarked private cars with no meters or insurance coverage. Use only official metered taxis from the designated ranks outside each station, or use DiDi from the app. Ignore all drivers who approach you inside the station or immediately outside the exits.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Guangzhou

Taxi Overcharging from Baiyun Airport

Black Cab Touts at Train Stations

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