Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Taxi fares in Taipei

Taxi fares are charged as follows:

1. Starting fare for first 1250 m, NT 70 (SGD $3.50)
2. Surcharge after midnight, NT20 ($1)
3. Calling a taxi - no charge
4. Distance fare for 250 m or 84 secs of idling, NT5 ($0.25)

Fare for 5.11 km daytime, NT157 ($8)

The new fares, which took effect recently, was decided by the Taipei City Government based on three proposals submitted by interested parties. The decision was accepted by the taxi operators. The revised fare was necessary based to cover higher operating cost, due to higher oil prices.

Observation: The taxi fares in Taipei are much simpler than Singapore. The fares are regulated and produce a satisfactory outcome for commuters and taxi drivers.
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dear Mr.Tan,

As Taipei is a big city and yet they are not face by the problems Singapore faced today...and as compare to taxi fares,they are more affordable by the man on the street.

Is a shame our country taxi problems are endless that the operators alway succumb to fare hikes.When actually can they hit the "nail'is the real challenge these industry 'professional'can see results.

'commuters"

December 26, 2007 2:32 PM

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