Originally Posted by
Weez_1000
I just saw this thread and will share my not so good experience. I went PVG tp Maglev train station then grabbed a cab. The cab driver told me to 12 at hengshen was roughly 400 RMB. I got there and the meter read 580, then he said you owe me highway service of 100 RMB and luggage service of 100RMB. i told him to get lost and paid the 580 RMB, unfortunately once i saw the meter i never really watched it so cant say if it was broken or what but it said 580 when i looked up at the hotel.
Unfortunately you got stung. If this happens to anyone else, the best thing you can do is take the receipt and ask the hotel to contact the taxi company.
The government takes a negative view on this type of behaviour and the resulting action is swift and severe. There are other reports of this happening and not only does the taxi company come to your hotel and refund the money and apologise, but the driver is also out of a job (drastic? yes, but for an excess fare of ~RMB530 it is worth it to keep people honest).
I think it is safe to say (touch wood) that crimes against westerners are rare and the government wants to keep it that way.