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There
are
three
kinds
of
taxis
--
general
taxis,
deluxe
taxis,
and
call
taxis.
The
last
two
types
of
taxis
offer
a
high
standard
of
service
compared
to
the
first,
but
are
more
expensive
than
the
first.
You
cannot
always
expect
that
a
taxi
driver
is
fluent
in
English,
so
it
is
advisable
to
tell
the
landmarks
(many
major
hotels
and
attracts)
near
the
destination.
Vacant
taxis
have
indicator
lamps
on,
in
front
of
assistant
driver
seat
and
on
the
roof.
General
Taxis
The
fare is
calculated
by both
the distance
and time
of travel.
The basic
fare is
1,600
won for
the first
2 km and
100 won
for each
additional
168m.
If the
taxi is
going
less than
15 km
per hour
due to
traffic
congestion,
an additional
charge
of 100
won per
each 41
seconds
is added
to the
basic
fare.
The fare
between
Gimpo
Airport
and downtown
Seoul
is usually
around
13,000
won.
It costs
approximately
19,000
won to
travel
between
Gimpo
Airport
and Jamsil,
although
it could
be higher
if there
is heavy
traffic.
Extra
20 percent
is added
to the
fare between
midnight
and 04:00.
Deluxe
Taxis
Deluxe
taxis,
called
'mobeom'
taxis
in Korean,
are black
with a
yellow
sign on
the top
and the
words
'Deluxe
Taxi'
written
on the
side.
They offer
a higher
quality
of services.
The fare
is 4,000
won for
the first
3km and
200 won
for each
additional
205m or
50 seconds
if the
speed
drops
below
15km per
hour.
There
is no
late-night
surcharge.
The usual
fares
between
Gimpo
Airport
and downtown,
and Gimpo
Airport
and Jamsil
are about
23,000
won and
35,000
won, respectively,
but could
be more
or less
depending
on traffic.
Car phones
are available
and receipts
are given.
Deluxe
taxi stands
are located
at hotels,
bus and
subway
stations,
bus terminals,
and on
major
city streets.
By calling
(82-2)
3431-5100,
you can
take a
deluxe
taxi quickly
and conveniently
wherever
you are.
Also,
you can
make a
reservation
on the
phone
for a
ride anywhere,
at any
time.
Call
Taxis
When you
take a
call taxi
(82-2-414-0150~5),
it is
better
to haggle
over the
fare with
a taxi
driver
before
you get
into the
taxi.
- Call
Taxi
only
for
Foreigners
provided
by
World
Cup
Arirang
Tourist
Co
Ltd.
Address:Iteawon-dong,
Yongsan-gu,
Seoul
Tel
:
+82-2-793-1013
Visitors
Guide
Taxis
Visitors
Guide
Taxi was
intended
to lessen
foreign
travelers'
inconvenience,
as one
of their
biggest
headaches
has been
the language
barrier.
Visitors
Guide
Taxis
are black
with a
yellow
sign on
the roof
and a
label
reading
"VISITORS
GUIDE"
on both
sides
of the
vehicle.
The English-speaking
and Japanese-speaking
drivers
were trained,
tested,
and finally
selected
from drivers
of deluxe
taxis,
or 'moebeom'
taxis
in Korean.
English
and Japanese
brochures
on Visitors
Guide
Taxi are
provided
at major
tourist
sites
including
airports,
hotels,
and the
Korea
National
Tourism
Organization(KNTO)
overseas
branch
offices.
For more
information,
contact
the
Taxi and
Logistics
Division,
Transportation
Office
of the
Seoul
Metropolitan
Government
by email
at transit@www.metro.seoul.kr
or at
(82-2)
3707-9751~2.
Call
Taxis
for the
Handicapped
 Call
taxi for
the handicapped
is a special
taxi service
for people
with disabilities
provided
by the
Seoul
Metropolitan
Government
as part
of efforts
to facilitate
travel
of the
physically
challenged,
which
is the
first
of its
kind in
the country.
100 fleets
of van
that can
accommodate
9 or 12
people
are tentatively
on service
until
the end
of 2002
and will
be initially
put into
service
from 2003.
The fare
of call
taxis
for the
handicapped
is 40
percent
of that
of normal
cabs.
The
taxis
will be
linked
to the
central
dispatch
center
with equipped
with gadgets
for GPS
(Global
Positioning
System)
to help
keep track
of their
whereabouts.
Call (82-2)1588-4388
for use
of the
taxi.
For more
information
on Call
Taxi for
the Handicapped,
contact
the
Rehabilitation
Division,
Health
&
Welfare
Bureau,
Seoul
Metropolitan
Government
at (+82-2)
3707-8353~9
or
the Seoul
Metropolitan
Installation
Management
Corporation
at (+82-2-2290-6510)
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Call
Taxi
for
the
Handicapped |
Regular
Taxi |
Basic
Fare |
1,600
Won
/
5km |
1,600
Won
/
2km |
Extra
Fare |
100
Won
/
420m |
100
Won
/
168m |
Free
Interpretation
Service
A special
interpretation
service
is provided
in some
taxis
on a request
basis.
Three
languages
are available
among
a passenger,
a driver
and an
interpreter
in English,
Japanese
and Chinese
through
a wireless
phone
installed
in the
taxi.
If you
need more
information,
call 017-200-3000
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