This is also the reason why, nowadays, taxis commonly install transparent partitions between the driver's seat and the backseat to separate the driver from the passengers.
The truth is that the current public security situation isn't very good, and taxi drivers, being in a high-income industry, often work alone, making them easy targets.
Two male members of the syndicate were captured, but the female escaped; the syndicate revealed the female's place of origin.
The one in the middle happened two years ago. It was a fraud case, where many elderly people were scammed out of their burial savings and retirement money.
All three cases had suspects originating from Zhangjiajie, and the police suspect the criminal could have fled back to their hometown.
Zhangjiajie is currently a well-known tourist destination in the country, with beautiful scenery and pleasant sights. The locals are simple and honest, hospitable and friendly, making it an excellent place for holidays and sightseeing.
