'Highly risky!' Fresh travel warning issued to Britons in Turkey as tourists alerted to 'unofficial' transport systems ()

<iframe frameborder="0" height="100%" scrolling="no" src="https://www.gbnews.com/res/scraper/embed/?video_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmm-v2.simplestream.com%2Fiframe%2Fplayer.php%3Fkey%3D3Li3Nt2Qs8Ct3Xq9Fi5Uy0Mb2Bj0Qs%26player%3DGB003%26uvid%3D52888395%26type%3Dvod%26viously_id%3D__0A6GdD9rg" width="100%"></iframe><br/><p>British tourists planning holidays to Turkey are being advised to take extra precautions when using transport in the country. </p><p>As the summer travel season approaches, officials have highlighted specific risks that travellers should be aware of when visiting the popular Mediterranean destination.</p><h3></h3><br/><p>The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said that "accepting lifts from drivers of unofficial taxis is highly risky". </p><p>To help stay safe, the Government urged holidaymakers to "find a registered taxi" and "note the registration number before entering". </p><h3></h3><br/><img alt="Red and yellow hot air balloons at Love Valley in Cappadocia, Turkey" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ac2bca1c6948598194c83eb85b1d71df" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="30201" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/red-and-yellow-hot-air-balloons-at-love-valley-in-cappadocia-turkey.jpg?id=60328159&width=980"/><h3></h3><br/><p>They have also encouraged travellers to make sure the fare is metered, which would help to dodge any drivers attempting to overcharge unsuspecting tourists.</p><p>Additionally, app-based taxis, along with pre-booked taxis, are widely available in the area across Turkey's busiest tourist areas, which would help those unacquainted with the area to get to their destination smoothly.</p><p>These safety measures are particularly important in busy tourist areas where unofficial taxi drivers may specifically target foreign visitors.</p><p>Previously, Britons visiting Turkey have been warned of <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/travel-warning-turkey-counterfeit-banknotes" target="_self">potential currency issues</a> when travelling to the country after officials warned about counterfeit banknotes circulating in Turkey - specifically, US dollars.</p><p><strong>LATEST DEVELOPMENTS</strong><br/></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/easyjet-travel-chaos-italy-strike-latest" target="_self">Imminent travel chaos as Britons face 'perfect storm' of disruption - is your holiday affected?</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></li><li><span class="redactor-invisible-space"><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/turkey-plane-fine-rule-disembarking" target="_blank">Plane passengers who stand up too early when disembarking face £52 fine in holiday hotspot</a></span></li><li><a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/travel-warning-mexico-city-protests-flight-disruption" target="_self">Warning to British holidaymakers as protests could lead to travel chaos in 'amazing' tourist spot</a><span class="redactor-invisible-space"></span></li></ul><h3></h3><br><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Banks and money exchanges across Turkey may refuse to accept 50 or 100 US dollar bills due to a past surge in counterfeit notes of these denominations.</p><p>As a result, tourists have been advised not to accept these high-value dollar notes where possible to avoid complications when attempting to exchange currency.</p><p>Recently, Turkey has become a top destination among Britons looking for beach-lovers - as well as those with a taste for extreme sports. </p><p>In fact, the latest travel warning comes just days after British thrill-seekers were issued an important travel warning over a popular sport posing safety risks in Turkey. </p><h3></h3><br><img alt="A yellow taxi in Istanbul, Turkey" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="701413a6ba36c76ae9ae50b0f291ffde" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="6ac19" loading="lazy" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/a-yellow-taxi-in-istanbul-turkey.jpg?id=60328158&width=980"/><h3></h3><br><p><br/></p><p>Following a series of fatal incidents involving British nationals, the UK Government updated its travel advice for Turkey, adding new warnings about the risks of extreme sports, including <a href="https://www.gbnews.com/travel/travel-warning-advice-turkey-extreme-sports-paragliding" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">paragliding and skiing</a>. </p><p>British travellers were also advised to check specific guidance when planning journeys near the Turkey-Syria border, the Hakkari province in south east Turkey, and Mount Ararat in eastern Turkey. </p><p>The FCDO has also advised tourists to be vigilant with personal belongings in major tourist areas of Istanbul, where street robbery and pickpocketing are common.</p><p><span></span>To ensure a well-informed trip, Britons are urged to check the FCDO website ahead of travel to stay updated on the latest official guidance.</p></br></br></br>