MEL taxi scam

[Saab34]

The Victorian government surely would have levers to pull if they could’ve half coughd.

The state is in such a mess that these sort of matters don’t get any attention. Sometimes it’s the small things that make a big difference.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

The Victorian government surely would have levers to pull if they could’ve half coughd.

The state is in such a mess that these sort of matters don’t get any attention. Sometimes it’s the small things that make a big difference.

Vic government… what about the airport?

Melbourne airport is spending millions(?) to ‘improve our shopping experience’ but can’t seem to spend a few $$ on preventing touts?

 

[dajop]

It's a normal part of life in any big city. You just have to say 'no, thank you' and move on.

That’s remarkably polite of you. It pains me a little to be so flipping rude but I’m well practiced at ignoring touts wherever I am in the world, just walking straight past without even looking at them - whether it be at some tourist hotspot, walking past massage touts returning to my hotel in Bangkok, or at Melbourne airport arrivals.

In any event if the owners of Melbourne Airport wanted to stop this they could, but assuming the touts are paying for short term parking anyway they’ve probably a strong interest in discouraging it (so the touts have to wait longer) but not eliminate it altogether…