BILKER ALERT: Police investigate alleged York taxi fare refusal after station journey

Perry Richardson
2 hours ago
1 min read

A passenger allegedly left without paying after travelling from York Railway Station to Cornlands Road.

North Yorkshire Police are investigating an alleged fare evasion involving a passenger collected from York Railway Station.

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The incident occurred at around 11.30pm on June 27 after the passenger was taken from York city centre to Cornlands Road.

Police said the passenger refused to pay upon arrival. A spokesperson said: “The sole occupant left without offering payment into a block of communal flats.”

Anyone with information can contact PC 662 Samantha Abel at samantha.abel@northyorkshire.police.uk, report through the North Yorkshire Police website or call 101.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The police reference is 12260120439.

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