Istanbul Revokes Licenses of Any Taxi Driver Confirmed to Defraud Tourists
The Istanbul Municipality announced the permanent revocation of taxi licenses after drivers were found to be involved in fraudulent activities against foreign tourists.
Municipality sources said they recently permanently revoked the licenses of two taxis after their drivers were found to be involved in fraudulent activities against foreign tourists.
Investigations revealed that one of the drivers illegally withdrew approximately 400,000 Turkish liras from a tourist's credit card, while the other withdrew 36,000 liras.
The municipality confirmed in a statement that this decision comes as part of a strict policy to combat exploitation within the taxi sector and to ensure the protection of visitors and the preservation of the city's tourist reputation.
Municipality sources said they recently permanently revoked the licenses of two taxis after their drivers were found to be involved in fraudulent activities against foreign tourists.
Investigations revealed that one of the drivers illegally withdrew approximately 400,000 Turkish liras from a tourist's credit card, while the other withdrew 36,000 liras.
The municipality confirmed in a statement that this decision comes as part of a strict policy to combat exploitation within the taxi sector and to ensure the protection of visitors and the preservation of the city's tourist reputation.
2025-09-28
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