Travellers warned about alleged airport touts demanding inflated fares in Cape Town
Travellers arriving at Cape Town International Airport are being warned about alleged fake e-hailing drivers and touts who reportedly demand inflated fares for trips to Cape Town accommodation.
Cape Town's airport travellers are being warned about scammers offering inflated fares from the airport to their accommodation. According to Jacques Weber, group director and founder of Atlantic Seaboard Response and chairman of the Sea Point Central Improvement District, fake e-hailing drivers and taxis are charging between R10,000 and R25,000 for trips, often starting with a small amount and adding an extra zero after the transaction.
These touts may approach travellers inside or outside the airport, or through unsolicited platforms. Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has increased security measures and raised awareness campaigns to tackle this issue. Hotel owners have reported cases where guests were overcharged by thousands of rands for airport transfers.
Weber urges travellers to use only authorized and registered transport providers, or book transport through recognized ride-hailing services or airport taxi desks. ACSA emphasizes passenger safety and encourages the reporting of suspicious activities to authorities.
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