What is the "Taxi Overcharging and Meter Fraud" scam in Sunny Beach?

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Taxis in Sunny Beach operate a systematic overcharging regime targeting foreign tourists, with two common mechanisms: drivers who use genuine meters but run a tariff rate significantly higher than the standard rate, and drivers who quote flat rates in Euros that are three to five times what the metered fare should cost in Bulgarian lev. The run from Sunny Beach to Nessebar or Burgas Airport is a frequent flashpoint. Use the Yandex Go app which operates in the Burgas region and provides app-based metered fares in lev. If using a street taxi, check the tariff card on the dashboard before entering — the per-km rate should be under 1 BGN. Ask your accommodation for the current expected fare before accepting any taxi at the resort.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Sunny Beach

Taxi Overcharging and Meter Fraud

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