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Taxis & Ride-Hailing Apps

Reliable & efficient

japanese taxi

Riding Taxis In Japan: The 6 Best Apps To Grab A Cab explains Japan’s somewhat unique approach to ride-hailing apps.

Taxis are everywhere in the big cities and can be reasonably economical if you have two or three people - once trains, subways and buses close down in the wee hours of the morning, they’re pretty much the only way to get around.

There’s a taxi stand in front of most train stations, or you can flag one down on the street. As with everywhere else in the world, it’s hard to get a taxi when it’s raining.

The taxi’s left rear door is opened and closed remotely by the driver - you are not supposed to open or close the door by yourself, except when using a different door. And you don’t need to tip the driver.

Check out Taxis for the scoop on taxi use in Japan.

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Text © Craig McLachlan

Image by JahnmitJa