What is the "Unofficial Butchart Gardens Shuttle Scam" scam in Victoria?

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Private van operators near downtown Victoria hotels offer shuttle services to Butchart Gardens at $35-$50 per person, while the official BC Transit bus (Route 75) makes the same journey for $2.50. The private drivers sometimes falsely claim the bus no longer stops at Butchart or that it only runs once a day. BC Transit Route 75 runs regularly to Butchart Gardens from downtown Victoria — check the current schedule at bctransit.com. Butchart Gardens also operates their own official shuttle from select hotels, bookable through butchartgardens.com. Any claim that public transit no longer serves Butchart should be verified before accepting.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Victoria

Unofficial Butchart Gardens Shuttle Scam

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