Review Don't use Mainland taxis

I caught a Mainland taxi home from Christchurch airport this evening. The guy did not have the meter running and told me the screen was not working when I asked. He took me a very indirect route home despite my telling him the best way to get there. He then charged me $58 for the trip. I had taken the same trip to the airport that morning with another company during rush hour traffic and it cost me $30. It has never cost more than $35 from my house ever.
When I questioned the price he told me that airport runs are always more expensive. I said the same trip had cost me $30 that morning so he dropped it to $50 'just for you especially'.
Do not use this company! Total fraud!