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Taxi & Transport Scams in Ottawa, Canada
Overcharging, meter tampering, fake taxis, and transport cons targeting tourists. Below are the taxi & transport scams reported in Ottawa — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Taxi & Transport Scams
10
Total in Ottawa
How it works
Drivers loitering inside the YOW terminal offer rides to downtown Ottawa for flat-rate cash fares of $60-$90 CAD, well above the standard licensed taxi fare of $35-$45. They target international arrivals who do not know the regulated rate or that the OC Transpo Route 97 shuttle is a significantly cheaper alternative.
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10 total warnings across all categories