A man who ran off after taking a taxi from Ramsey to Douglas will still have to pay the fare – when he’s released from jail.
Mark James Corrin admitted obtaining services by deception when he appeared before Deputy High Bailiff Alastair Montgomery.
The 20 year-old, of Stanley Terrace, failed to pay the driver ?38 for the journey in August.
He was jailed for 60 days and a 30-day suspended sentence imposed earlier this year was activated, meaning he’ll serve a total of 90 days.
He was ordered to pay the fare on his release.
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