In our daily lives, we often encounter taxis, but we typically only ride in them from the perspective of the “customer.” It’s rare for us to consider taxis as a profession. These days, with the economy not doing so well and taxi fares increasing, the term “double ride” is almost unheard of. However, before Korea experienced the 1997 financial crisis, ...
Personally, I don’t often take taxis. Due to the habit of rarely using them, I only use taxis in very special cases. However, occasionally during overseas travels, there arises a need to take a taxi. During my recent trip to Japan, I decided to experience a taxi ride at least once. Taxis in Japan are generally considered expensive, even by ...
Although not available in Korea, there is an app that provides a service similar to taxis globally, not exactly taxis. It’s called “Uber.” While Uber is prohibited in Korea, it is available in many other countries. In Singapore, Uber is accessible, but locals prefer the “Grab” service, known as a “vehicle-sharing service.” “Uber of Southeast Asia, Grab” In Southeast Asia, ...
In Singapore, you can utilize one of the world’s renowned taxi apps, ‘Uber,’ providing an additional transportation option compared to South Korea. Moreover, Singapore offers another taxi service similar to Uber called ‘Grab,’ often considered the Southeast Asian version of Uber. “More Convenient Than Taxis: Uber” Uber operates as a service allowing you to summon a transportation vehicle similar to ...
Commonly seen worldwide, public transportation includes options like buses, subways, and taxis. These three modes of transportation are also prevalent in South Korea. In Singapore, taxis operate with a system somewhat different from those in South Korea. “Flagging Taxis Anywhere is Not Possible in Singapore” While in South Korea, you can hail a taxi almost anywhere, in Singapore, this isn’t ...
In Hong Kong, there are three different types of taxis. Unlike in Korea, taxis in Hong Kong are distinguished by color. They are red, blue, and green. Each type of taxi is designated for specific areas based on their color, and here’s a summary: “Taxis in Hong Kong Differentiated by Color” When thinking of Hong Kong, people typically picture red ...