Sofia taxi cabs are notorious for rip-off scams. Photo by Sofia Photo Agency
A Sofia cab driver set a new rip-off record Wednesday by charging a customer BGN 94 for a 2-kilometer ride.
The passenger arrived in the morning at the bus station in the Sofia "Ovcha Kupel" district and took a cab to a restaurant in the "Brothers Bukston" one, not far from the State "Boyana" residency. Upon arrival, the driver asked him to pay BGN 94, of which a record BGN 64 for idle time.
A conflict flared between the two, leading to the interference of a police patrol. An agreement had been reached after the customer decided to pay part of the amount.
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