I Was SCAMMED Twice Before My Last Cruise (Avoid my mistake)

Editorial Summary

The creator shares personal experiences regarding two separate taxi scams encountered in Miami prior to a recent cruise. The first incident occurred when the creator and her family accepted a ride from a man in a minivan who claimed to be a taxi. Upon realizing the driver was not using a meter, they were charged a fifty dollar flat fee, which was significantly higher than the expected rate found via a Google search. The second incident involved a vehicle that appeared to be a legitimate taxi with a roof sign. Despite the presence of a meter, the driver refused to use it and charged a thirty five dollar flat fee for a short trip to the cruise port. The creator notes that while the financial loss was not extreme, the experience felt unsafe and frustrating. She concludes by suggesting that travelers use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft for increased security and emphasizes the importance of confirming fares and meter usage before entering any vehicle to avoid similar situations.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.