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Cyber & Technology March 29, 2026 361 stories in this edition

How ‘ghost taxi drivers’ in China tricked customers into paying without rides

Times of India World / India / 1m ago / TOI Trending Desk
How ‘ghost taxi drivers’ in China tricked customers into paying without rides

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In an odd twist in the realm of ride-hailing, a group of Chinese drivers resorted to chilling profile pictures to frighten passengers into canceling their rides, allowing them to pocket cancellation fees. Furthermore, some drivers would start rides only to leave without passengers or simply go AWOL, racking up additional penalties.

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In an odd twist in the realm of ride-hailing, a group of Chinese drivers resorted to chilling profile pictures to frighten passengers into canceling their rides, allowing them to pocket cancellation fees. Furthermore, so...

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