Is it permissible for a taxi driver to charge foreign tourists a fare higher than what is stipulated by the meter, knowing that this is a common practice despite being against the law?

The amount recorded by the meter must be adhered to in order to regularize the process and resolve disputes. Drivers who are adversely affected should report their cases to the competent authorities.

If the driver and passenger agree beforehand on a fare higher than that shown on the meter, and the passenger is aware of the usual fare and the driver does not exploit his need, then there is no objection to this.

However, if there was no prior agreement, or the passenger was unaware of the usual fare, or the driver exploited his need, then the amount recorded by the meter must be adhered to.