Taxi is a important way to get around in Shanghai. If you need to take a taxi from hotels or whereever, here is a list of phones to call: Read More…
Taxi service in Shanghai Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Taxi fare from Pudong airport to major landmarks Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
When getting off from flights at Pudong airport, you may choose taxi as your transportation to downtown of Shanghai. But how much will be charged by taxi driver as Pudong airport is more than 40km away from the city center. This is an estimated taxi fare list to major city landmarks for your reference. (Fare is based on day time operation and traffic on the road, and night operation may charge more, detail fare rule is here) Read More…
Red color taxi in Shanghai Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Taxi in red color doesn’t have a good reputation among locals. We could search a whole bunch of complaints on the Internet. It is all because of their services. Read More…
Shibo Taxi or Expo Taxi in Shanghai Monday, June 7th, 2010
The Shibo taxi or Expo cab was hit on the Shanghai street right before the openning of Expo Shanghai 2010. Comapred to cabs what I always used in this city, they are pretty flash.
Actually they are mini-van from Volkswagon, painted with something to Expo Shanghai, and tagged in “Expo Taxi”. Read More…
Taxi Fare Lookup from Shanghai Railway Station Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
When you get off trains at Shanghai Railway Station, there have several alternatives to places where you will head for. For example, catching Shanghai metro line No. 1, 3, or 4 are your choices. But sometimes you have to take taxi for whatever reasons. So I update a copy of estimated taxi fare table which starts from Shanghai Railway Station to major places around the city. You could take it as reference or plan your journey. Read More…
Taxi Fare Lookup from South Shanghai Railway Station Sunday, May 30th, 2010
When you get off trains at South Shanghai Railway Station, there have several alternatives to places where you will head for. For example, Shanghai metro is one. But sometimes you have to take taxi for whatever reasons. So I update a copy of estimated taxi fare table which starts from South Shanghai Railway Station to major places around the city. You could take it as reference or plan your journey. Read More…
Shanghai Taxi Cost Table (Latest Version in 2009) Saturday, October 17th, 2009
I received this table from one of my friends and thought might be useful. The table has shown the changes on the taxi costs based on the meters and you can see from the table the differences before and after the increase from 11th Oct, 2009. Meter is counted in kilometer. Column 3 and 5 in the table, day and night shift respectively, are the current fare based on mileage. (one kilometer is roughly equal to 0.62 mile) Read More…
Taxi costs more in Shanghai from 11 October 2009 Saturday, October 10th, 2009
The news reported that the taxi fare in Shanghai will be increased from tomorrow (11 October). Below is the comparison.
Day time:
First 3km: 11RMB -> 12RMB
Every 1km between 3 to 10km: 2.1RMB->2.4RMB Read More…
What is best cab company in Shanghai? Friday, August 21st, 2009
I was always asked about this question, and this topic is occasionally discussed in my office or friend gathering as well.
Until now, by my personal experience, I think Dazhong Taxi Company is the best one in Shanghai. Why do I think so? Read More…
Five biggest taxi companies in Shanghai Saturday, July 25th, 2009
There are more than 10 taxi companies running in Shanghai. However, at downtown of Shanghai, top 5 are used most by passengers.
Personally, I always think Dazhong is my first choice. So when you stay in Shanghai, try to ride top 5 as possible as you could for quality service. Read More…