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Author	Torran_Toi
Comment	It's actually both. The fare dispute part is civil, but the act of not paying the full taxi fare Is actually a criminal act known as "bilking". The police are usually very supportive when it happens and passengers often get criminally charged over it.
Reddit Link	https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/p8lzry/what_taxis_should_i_use_getting_home_on_a_night/h9s983w/
Created	Sat 21st Aug 2021 2:03pm
Status	normal ()

It's actually both.

The fare dispute part is civil, but the act of not paying the full taxi fare Is actually a criminal act known as "bilking".

The police are usually very supportive when it happens and passengers often get criminally charged over it.