What is the "Airport taxi overcharging" scam in Hobart?

Some drivers quote an inflated flat fare from Hobart Airport to the city rather than running the meter, or skip the cheaper airport bus. Use the metered rank or an app-based taxi, and the SkyBus runs cheaply to the centre.

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Taxi & Transport Scams in Hobart

Overcharging, meter tampering, fake taxis, and transport cons targeting tourists. 1 documented taxi & transport scams in Hobart — how they work and how to avoid them.

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