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Taxis 'AGAIN'

mPRin (821 posts) • 0

I actually prefer to take the bike taxis. If you can quote them the cost of a taxi to your destination they will quote you 5 kuai less. Apparently this is the standard. Much more abundant than taxis, cheaper and quicker as you are less likely to be stuck in traffic.

I take the bus if and when I know the number for where I need to go, but to be honest I would rather bike taxi for 20 minutes than stand in a stinky, sweaty bus for 45 minutes.
Talking of eco buses. I spotted one today. Waited for the black cloud as the bus passed me, nothing! I hope we can get these buses city wide.

GoK Moderator (5096 posts) • 0

There is an app service where you can book a taxi for instant travel. It sends an SMS and a nearby taxi using the app will respond. Costs 10 kuai extra, but for longer or more inconvenient trips it is worth the money.

lawlz0mg (201 posts) • 0

the byd are mostly elec. i saw the charge port where the gas tank is supposed to be. they are all owned by the same company.

lawlz0mg (201 posts) • 0

there are quite a few apps. youll need to go to your chinese bank and enable internet banking in order to pay. all the apps are in chinese but basic

YuantongsiYuantongsi (717 posts) • 0

DIDI Da Che is an easy APP to use for getting taxis. You can elect to give a tip but only if taxi drivers are busy and not replying. You can also book a taxi to certain places from your selected pickup point. Once you select the driver that replies to your request for booking s/he will call you to confirm details. You pay the driver (if using DIDI) the money, not through a 3rd party banking system. The App is in Chinese.

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