A Whistler taxi driver was reportedly assaulted by a passenger who failed to pay his fare earlier this month, police said in a release.
At approximately 6 p.m. on March 3, police said the taxi driver picked up a man who requested to go to a nearby bank in order to take out money for the cab fare. After the suspect failed to get the necessary cash, the driver refused him any further service.
At this point, police said the man exited the cab as the driver attempted to close the car door to prevent him from re-entering. The suspect then reportedly punched the driver in the head and ribs before fleeing the scene.
