Newport woman who did a runner from a taxi punished
A WOMAN who did a runner from a taxi to duck handing over £7.50 has been ordered by a court to cough up £246.50.
Shanice Ross, 19, of Meon Close, Bettws, Newport, admitted making off without paying her fare after taking a cab in the city.
Newport Magistrates’ Court heard how the offence took place on December 7, 2020.
Ross was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs and a £34 surcharge.
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She must also compensate the taxi driver for the £7.50 owed.
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