Driver arrested after charging undercover cop HK$150 for a HK$27 ride

A 32-year-old taxi driver has been arrested after he overcharged an undercover cop HK$150 for a HK$27 ride at Lan Kwai Fong. 

Police’s operation was mounted from Friday night to the early hours on Saturday. The undercover cop hired a cab at Lan Kwai Fong and traveled to a destination on Hong Kong Island. 

Although the ride should be priced at HK$27, the cop was charged by the taxi driver HK$150, marking more than a five-fold jump. 

After preliminary investigation, the 32-year-old driver Chan was then arrested for overcharging the taxi fare. He was remanded in custody.