Cab Driver Diversion Warning
⚠️ Active Warning Signals
- 🚨 Red Flag: Driver says your camp has bad reviews only after pickup.
- 🚨 Red Flag: Driver stops at an unplanned camp and asks you to inspect it.
- 🚨 Red Flag: Driver claims a friend can provide a better package immediately.
Stuck in this scam? Call the Jaisalmer Tourist Police Office:
📞 +91 2992 252422TL;DR Summary
Cab diversion happens when a driver pushes you toward a different camp, shop, hotel, or operator. Keep your route visible and refuse unplanned stops.
Most drivers are honest, but some earn commission by redirecting tourists to hotels, shops, or camps. This is especially common on desert routes.
How to prevent it
Share your live location, keep the map open, and state that you will not make unplanned stops. If you booked a camp, save the camp phone number before leaving.
What to avoid
Do not inspect a new camp just because the driver insists. Verify any change directly with your original operator first.
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