Question 1

What is the "Unlicensed Minicab at Night" scam in London?

Accepted Answer

Unlicensed cab drivers tout for business outside nightclubs and late-night venues, offering cheap rides. Fares are negotiated in vague terms, then inflated at the destination. Some passengers have reported worse outcomes. Use only licensed black cabs or Uber, Bolt, and Addison Lee apps. Never get into an unmarked car with a driver who approached you unsolicited.

Question 2

What is the "Fake Taxi (Unlicensed Minicab)" scam in London?

Accepted Answer

Men outside pubs, clubs, and tourist areas in central London offer cheap taxi rides. These unlicensed minicabs have no insurance, no meter, and may be dangerous. Female passengers are particularly at risk. Only use black cabs hailed on the street or Uber/Bolt/Addison Lee apps. Never get into a car offered by someone who approaches you. Book minicabs only through licensed companies (identifiable by TfL private hire license).

Taxi & Transport Scams in London

Unlicensed Minicab at Night

Fake Taxi (Unlicensed Minicab)

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