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Newport woman who did a runner from a taxi punished

https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/ ... -punished/

A WOMAN who did a runner from a taxi to duck handing over £7.50 has been ordered by a court to cough up £246.50.

Shanice Ross, 19, of Meon Close, Bettws, Newport, admitted making off without paying her fare after taking a cab in the city.

Newport Magistrates’ Court heard how the offence took place on December 7, 2020.

Ross was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £34 surcharge.

She must also compensate the taxi driver for the £7.50 owed.

one of my drivers had one today £25 fare

picking up from a layby dropping off in a layby didn't think to ask for money up front and punter got someone else to phone for him

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