How can travelers use taxis safely in Hurghada and avoid cash-switching scams?

Avoid unlicensed drivers hailed at random; based on reported incidents, travelers recommend using only formally arranged taxis, such as app-booked or licensed services.

When paying, do not hand over your bag, wallet, or a stack of notes. In one reported case, a driver returned a different, lower-denomination banknote and demanded another payment.

If a driver shouts, demands to inspect all your cash, or tries to take your belongings, end the ride and move to a safe place. In one incident, saying that the event was being recorded for police helped stop the confrontation.