Prague police are investigating multiple incidents of taxi fraud targeting foreign visitors, where passengers were charged fares many times higher than the standard rate.

The cases involve tourists from Denmark and Australia and highlight ongoing issues with dishonest taxi operators in the city.

On December 2nd, a group of elderly Danish tourists traveled from Old Town Square to Lublanská Street, using three separate taxis. After completing their journeys and paying the drivers, the group realized something was wrong during a conversation with a café waitress, who immediately contacted the Prague Municipal Police.

Officers from the city’s specialized unit for regulating taxi operations quickly responded. Interviews with the victims revealed that one driver had demanded 900 CZK plus an additional 140 euros for a trip of roughly twenty minutes.

Thanks to the tourists remembering the car’s license plate, police swiftly located the driver. He returned the overcharged amount, issued an apology, and received a fine.

Two other travelers from the same Danish group were reportedly charged 3,700 CZK and 8,700 CZK for similar short rides. Unfortunately, lacking specific vehicle details, these cases will require further investigation, Prague Municipal Police spokesperson Irena Seifertova noted on social media.

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The same day, the specialized unit responded to another report, this time involving two Australian tourists. The pair had been charged 1,000 CZK for a ride from the Main Station to Americká Street—a journey lasting just a few minutes.

A hotel receptionist provided the vehicle description and license plate to authorities, allowing officers to quickly identify the driver. He admitted his guilt, received a fine, and reimbursed the tourists for the overpayment.

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