Questions tagged [taxis]
Normally used for short distances within a city, taxis in some countries may be shared and cover much greater distances.
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What do the taxi bike numbers mean in Bangkok?
What do the taxi bike numbers mean in Bangkok? I don't know if that's only in Bangkok or across Thailand.
Example: their number is 52:
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Are taxis generally available at Heathrow during the night?
A family member is flying into Heathrow (T3) arriving around midnight.
How likely is it they’ll be able to get a black cab from the taxi rank?
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Did the new on-demand electric boat taxi service developed by the BMA launch in Bangkok in July 2024, and if not what's the new scheduled launch date?
I read on https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2807829/new-city-boat-service-set-to-start-in-july:
An on-demand electric boat taxi service developed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ...
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Why Would a Taxi Driver Refuel with the Minimum Amount Needed for a Trip?
A few months ago, I took a cab from Frankfurt airport. The taxi driver had an almost empty tank and asked if it was okay to refuel before starting the trip. I agreed after he assured me it was on the ...
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Uber driver cancels trip because they don't have a baby car seat
I just booked a ride with Uber and the driver which showed up asked me to cancel because I was with a 2yo baby and they didn't have a baby seat in the car. I didn't request a baby seat, AFAIK, Uber ...
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Paris Taxi with children seats (from and to airport)
I'will be visiting Paris in august with my two kids (3F and 6M) and I've seen that there are flat rates for taxis from CDG, but I can't find any information about taxis with children seats/boosters or ...
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Cab unable to take card payment
A few weeks ago, I took a cab from home to a London airport, and the journey cost about £60. They advertised that they were able to accept cards.
I offered to pay by card when I arrived, but the ...
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Where is the DiDi pickup at Kunming Changshui Airport?
Google Maps shows where taxi parking is at Changshui, but does not show anything about DiDi at the airport.
One answer at Can I expect to find taxis at Kunming Changshui Airport at 2 am? suggests the ...
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Can I expect to find taxis at Kunming Changshui Airport at 2 am?
Kunming Changshui is a high-volume airport so probably the answer is yes. But I would like to hear from someone who knows.
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Do you need an infant seat in Spanish taxis?
I will be travelling to Spain (Malaga) in the near future with my one year old child. I plan to take public transit most of the time but may use the occasional taxi.
Do the local regulations mandate I ...
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Agra to Jaipur - How to hire a taxi / driver?
In a few weeks we’ll be travelling to India. We’ll stay one night in Agra, visit the Taj and then want to travel to Jaipur by taxi, leaving Agra around noon. We want to stop on route to see some ...
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What activity does this "don't do this in a Thai taxi" image refer to?
The recent question Do taxi colors matter in Thailand? links to Amazing Planet's March 14, 2014 Bangkok’s Multi-Colored Taxis which includes a reproduction of the image shown and credited below.
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What are the taxi options at Puerto Vallarta airport?
I'm arriving at Puerto Vallarta (PVR) airport soon and would like to take a taxi. What are my options?
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Do taxi colors matter in Thailand?
Taxis come in different colors in Bangkok, Thailand. This makes me wonder: does the taxi color matter in Thailand? E.g., does the color has an impact on the ride fare?
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Large-size taxi options in Tokyo
What are the largest sized taxi options in Tokyo and how to order them? We'll need to travel with 4 people, each with a mid-to-large sized suitcase. The last time we did, we got one of the newer style ...
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Taxi rates from San Jose Airport, Costa Rica (SJO) to Alajuela
I'm flying into SJO and staying at a guest house 3 minutes away in Alajuela. I'm hoping to find what amount I should expect to pay so that I don't get overcharged.
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Mobile taxi apps for Tbilisi, Georgia
Which taxi apps work in Tbilisi, Georgia? Is there an app that is more reliable or less expensive than the others? Thanks.
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Uber in Germany (esp. Cologne and Frankfurt)
Is there Uber service in Germany?
I am particularly interested in Cologne and Frankfurt, but to make the question more useful to others as well, a general answer in Germany would be welcomed. Typing &...
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I believe I was overcharged. Does the taxi meter always show units of local currency, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina? (Convertable Marks)
The taxi meter showed "11.60" at destination. Yet the driver charged me 30 convertible mark (BAM / KM). Should I have been charged 11.60 KM? The ride was between 21:53 and 22:07 on a ...
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Bragança → Porto Airport (OPO) transfer
I am in need of the cheapest possible transfer solution within Portugal, from Bragança to Porto Airport (OPO). I have a few options to choose from (like public transport combinations), but since the ...
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What are the taxi options in Aruba?
I'm headed to Aruba soon - what are the taxi options there? Are taxis reliable or should I rent a car?
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Transportation to/from airport in São Paulo
I will be traveling to São Paulo soon with my eleven year old, and am curious to know what the recommended way to get to/from the airport (São Paulo-Guarulhos International, GRU to Expo Center Norte).
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How do I get from Leixões to Ribeira?
Can I hail a taxi from the Porto Leixões Cruise Terminal near Porto? Or do I need to book? Next quickest transport to Ribeira?
I should be at the Cruise Terminal at around 9 am, and will have no ...
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Taxi in suburbs/mountains of Italy
What are best and safe ways/webs/apps to order a taxi with a price in advance in Italian mountains/suburbs where there are no bus connections and one does not speak Italian?
Example: Bone – Usellières
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May taxi drivers insist waiting on site rather than make two journeys?
On my next visit to England, I would like to visit a historic site in the middle of the countryside, about 10 miles (20 minutes drive) from the nearest train station. Without nearby public transport ...
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How to go from Tunis to Hammamet fast?
I need to be in Yasmine Hammamet early in the morning. Around 09:30, so taking the train is not a possibility.
I've read that there are buses going from Tunis to Hammamet, but I couldn't find any ...
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taxis in Rust, Germany
Is it easily possible to find an early morning taxi from Rust, Germany / near Europa Park? If I want to take a train from Ringsheim at around 8.20 am, can I make it in time?
Is there a recommended ...
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Transportation for one-way day hikes in the US
The US has lots of wonderful long-distance hiking trails; this (the Palmetto Trail) is one near my home (in South Carolina), which I'd like to explore more.
Ideally I'd like to: drive to some trail ...
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How to get to Barcelona airport from downtown during the marathon 2021
So I’m staying at this hotel close to the cathedral and I need to get to the airport in Barcelona tomorrow by 10 AM. According to the marathon website, via Laietania will be closed off, so I’m ...
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What is the safest transportation option in Cancun?
I am organizing a trip to Cancun with my family (Wife + 2 kids) to spend the Christmas vacations there, however, I am interested in acquiring a safe option to transport us, we will be staying 3 days ...
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Are MasterCard and Visa accepted by Amsterdam taxis?
Do taxis in Amsterdam accept Visa and MasterCard?
A search reveals that mostly they don't...but the questions and answers I found are 8 or 10 years old.
Is the situation now different?
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Finding an Uber at Berlin Brandenburg Airport during a lockdown?
I have to travel to Berlin and will arrive at the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport, which, compared to the Tegel airport, is quite far away. Considering that there is reduced travel and a national ...
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Alternatives to taxis in Japan
There are a large number of sites I wish to visit in the wider Tokyo area that are not accessible by train or bus. Often the nearest station or bus stop is a few kilometres away, walkable but due to a ...
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Ride hailing options in Crimea as of summer 2020
It seems that Yandex.Taxi does not have coverage for Crimea, and I doubt Uber or Gett cover it given the complex legal situation involved.
However, people have to get around. What are available ...
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Will I have trouble finding a taxi at Tegel Airport, Berlin if I’m coming from outside the EU?
Since the situation should be more or less normal in Germany, I’m kind of concerned about the taxis in Berlin. More specifically, will I have trouble finding a taxi from Tegel Airport, Berlin to ...
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If a taxi driver in Thailand stops the meter (the amount is still visible on the meter screen), can they resume it?
I had a case where I took a metered taxi in Bangkok with another passenger: when we stopped at the other passenger's destination to drop them, the taxi driver didn't understand that I would stay in ...
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How can I report taxi drivers who refuse to use the meter at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK) to the Thai airport authorities?
I read on https://www.bangkokairportonline.com/bangkok-airport-public-taxi-service/ (mirror):
Bangkok Airport Public Taxi Service:
Public taxi stand is located on Level 1 (Ground Level).
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How can I find the fastest path between two locations combining public transportation with taxi/rideshare app in Bangkok, Thailand?
How can I find the fastest path between two locations combining public transportation with taxi/rideshare app in Bangkok, Thailand?
I have tried so far:
https://citymapper.com/news/1240/combining-...
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Why is it unlikely one needs to use the tollways when riding a taxi after midnight, early hours of the morning or a weekend in Bangkok?
From https://itsbetterinthailand.com/how-to-use-local-taxis-in-bangkok-without-getting-ripped-off-or-lost/ (mirror 1, mirror 2):
If it’s after midnight, early hours of the morning or a weekend, it’...
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Taxi in Bangkok booked via ride-share apps, the price is predetermined, why do they run the meter?
Why do taxi drivers booked via ride-share applications (e.g. Grab) start the meter at the beginning of the ride, even though the price is predetermined via the ride-share application in Bangkok, ...
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Are taxi drivers in Bangkok expected to round up the taxi fare to the nearest multiple of 10 THB?
For example, if the taxi fare is 53 THB and I give 60 THB (for lack of coins), the taxi drivers typically will not give any change back. I wonder whether this is because I don't look Thai or because ...
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Is there any law or guidelines on toll avoidance for taxi drivers in Bangkok?
When driving between two locations, the fastest and/or shortest path may have a toll, while a slower and/or longer path may be toll-free. Tolls may represent a significant part of a taxi fare (e.g., ...
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How do taxis in Bangkok charge for waiting time?
When asking a taxi in Bangkok, Thailand to wait for me for a few minutes during a stop in our trip, is the taxi supposed to restart the meter (starts at 35 THB) when I go back to the taxi, or keep the ...
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What to do when a taxi driver uses the meter but at the end of the ride clears the meter and pretends we had agreed on some higher price for the ride?
I took a taxi in Bangkok, the driver used the meter, but at the end of the ride the driver cleared the meter (was 55 THB) and pretended that we had agreed on some higher price (was 100 THB) for the ...
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Who is responsible for the cab fare increase due to waiting for a drug control to be completed at a checkpoint in Thailand?
If the passenger of a taxi get screened by the police for drug at a random street checkpoint in Thailand, who is responsible for the cab fare increase due to waiting for a drug control to be ...
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What do these numbers (1, 2, 3) on taxi roofs mean?
Last week I was in Sevilla, Spain, and I noticed some of the taxis (but not all of them) were displaying a digit (often a 1 or 2, sometimes a 3) on their roof. The number was yellow on the front side ...
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Should you sit in the back or the front of Swedish taxis?
In most American movies the passengers sit in the back. Is this also the case in Sweden or is it fine to sit in the front passenger seat? Also, the typical London taxi doesn't even have a front ...
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Where can I find a full list of cities where Uber operates?
When arranging travel I find myself google 'does X have Uber?' a lot (substituting a different city for 'X' each time).
Is there a complete, up-to-date list somewhere?
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Taxi services in Biel/Bienne
I will be traveling to Biel/Bienne in Switzerland for work.
I want to use my company credit card and have receipts, and avoid exchanging currency in cash if I can.
Does Uber work in Biel?
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Meta-search engine for licensed taxis
When I came off the ferry in Barcelona (Catalonia), I tried and failed to get a taxi. There were twelve numbers posted on a sheet of paper, they were all either busy, or not working, or I was put on ...
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