Taxi driver detains a passenger after an unpaid €423 ride.

(dpa) A long drive through two federal states ended without payment. The driver reacted immediately, pursued the 48-year-old man and handed him over to the police. Now an investigation is underway into fraud.

After a long taxi ride, the passenger refused to pay and was taken into police custody at the destination. | Photo: Marcus Brandt/dpa
After a long taxi ride, the passenger refused to pay and was taken into police custody at the destination. | Photo: Marcus Brandt/dpa

After a taxi ride of around 180 kilometers through northern Hesse and southern Lower Saxony, there was a fraud case on Sunday evening in Kassel. According to the police, a 48-year-old man was chauffeured through several towns, but ultimately refused to pay the fare of 423 euros.

Destination changed multiple times

According to the police, the journey began in Kassel. During the course of the tour, the man changed his destination several times. The route thus led via Hann. Münden, Göttingen and Witzenhausen, before the taxi returned to Kassel. In total, the vehicle covered just under 180 kilometers.

Escape attempt at the destination

At the destination in Kassel, the 48-year-old allegedly refused to settle the incurred costs. Instead, he jumped out of the taxi and fled. The driver immediately gave chase, apprehended the man, and held him until the arrival of the alerted police forces.

According to the officers, the man arrested had no money with him to pay for the ride. He is now under investigation for fraud. (Source: dpa)

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