What is the "Taxi Overcharging from Lucerne Train Station" scam in Lucerne?

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Unofficial and some official taxis at Lucerne train station overcharge tourists unfamiliar with Swiss fare structures. Drivers may take longer routes to inflate the meter, fail to use the meter and instead quote inflated flat rates, or charge luggage fees not posted in the official tariff. The short distances within Lucerne make taxi overcharging particularly disproportionate. Most Lucerne attractions are walkable from the train station. If using a taxi, confirm the meter will be used before entering and check that the correct tariff (Tarif 1 for daytime) is displayed. Official Lucerne taxis display a taximeter and canton registration sticker.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Lucerne

Taxi Overcharging from Lucerne Train Station

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