Taxi driver accused of threatening four 17-year-olds over double fare

A taxi driver in Piraeus, Greece, faces accusations of threatening four 17-year-old passengers after they refused to pay an exorbitant fare. The incident occurred during a trip from Kifissos Bus Station to the port of Piraeus.

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Give me 40 so I don't give you kicks now, you and your father, do you hear what I'm saying, who are you to be in charge?

The teenagers reported that the driver initially demanded 40 euros for the short journey, a price nearly double the standard rate. When they protested, the driver allegedly threatened them, saying, "Give me 40 so I don't give you kicks now, you and your father, do you hear what I'm saying, who are you to be in charge?"

The trip, which typically costs between 11 and 17 euros, escalated into a nightmare. According to the mother of one of the teenagers, the driver cited heavy traffic and demanded an even higher fare of 80 euros. When the youths insisted on paying the correct fare, the driver demanded the 40 euros and threatened to assault them if they did not get out of the vehicle mid-route. One of the 17-year-olds stated the driver called him "spoiled" and threatened to beat him, blocking their exit with the open hood of the car.

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On the way, he told them there was traffic, and that they would give him 80 euros. Luckily, my son called me immediately and I told him not to give anything, and my husband called him, saying he would call the police, and asked for his number.

This incident has generated significant public backlash, highlighting a perceived increase in overcharging by taxi drivers. Citizens are demanding stricter oversight from authorities to prevent similar cases of exploitation and threats.

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He called me spoiled, that he would beat me up. He was in front of the hood, which was open, and he wouldn't let us take out the license plates, so he left with the trunk open.