Taxis are plentiful, cheap and convenient in Istanbul, but the drivers have a reputation forscamming riders. A sly cabbie might tell you the meter is broken and quote you a higher flat rate.

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Taxi prices in Istanbul have soared, surpassing flights to Europe. Rising travel and food costs are reshaping transportation, ...