Taipei Taxi Cabs - Information for Visitors


Taipei is served by multiple taxi companies, however, all taxis in Taiwan are Yellow in color with regulated metered fare.

Taxi drivers in Taipei, Taiwan usually do not speak English but are honest and use the meter for fares.

If you are not local and do not speak Chinese then it is a good idea to have a written address in Chinese to show to the Taxi driver in Taipei.

In Taipei taxis are available 24 hours all around town and can be hailed on the main streets.

Not all Taxi in Taipei accepts credit card, therefore always carry cash to pay taxi fare.

Taxis which accept credit cards have usually sticker on their Window showing VISA/MASTERCard signs,

More useful information below in this Taipei Taxi travel guide for Taipei tourists.

Taipei Taxi information

Taxi companies in Taipei:

Below are a few taxi companies fleet serving Taipei City:

- Taiwan Taxi

- FuXie Taxi

- DaAi Taxi

- FanYa Taxi

- City Taxi

- Crown Taxi

- Taipei Star

- TaxiGo

- Blueangel Taxi

Taiwan taxi company is the largest provider of Taxicabs in the Taipei area and has over 4,300 taxi cabs in Taipei City.

All Taxi cabs color is Yellow in Taipei.

In the main city areas of Taipei, taxi cabs are available 24 hours a day and can be hailed by showing your hand on the street.

One can also call them by calling 55688 from a cell phone.

Taiwan Taxi Contact Info

Taxi Call number in Taipei:

55688 by cell phone

or

405-88-888 by pay or land phone

App-based "ride-share" services
in Taipei

Uber operates limited service partnering with licensed transport companies in the Taipei Metro area.

Taipei Taxi Tip for new visitors

Tips for riding a taxi in Taipei for visitors:

- It is a good idea to have your destination name written in Chinese as most taxi drivers speak Chinese only.

- In case you need local help, then walk into any 7-11 or FamilyMart Convenience store, and the store clerk will help call a taxi for you.

- Always carry local cash bills on hand as most taxis do not accept Credit card in Taipei.

- However, don't miss out on the true Taiwan Taxi experience in Taipei

     - listening to old Chinese music,

     - driver trying talk to you about his experience and making hand signals to other drivers, and

     - Taxi dashboard full of electronics, LED lights and Buddha statues.
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