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Taiwan

Taipei

Taiwan's basin capital, glowing with night markets. The MRT reaches the Beitou hot springs and the zoo alike.

Ride-hailing & taxis

Taiwan's yellow taxis run on meters and scams are rare. If explaining a destination in Mandarin sounds stressful, book by app instead - Uber works with your home account and card as-is.

Updated on July 30, 2026

How to ride

  1. 1
    Get the apps
    Uber works with your existing account and card. Local players 55688 and LINE GO have bigger fleets, especially outside the center.
  2. 2
    Book and match the car
    Check the plate and model against the app before getting in. Taxis are yellow; app rides are often regular cars.
  3. 3
    Pay
    In-app card payment is easiest for app rides. For street-hailed taxis carry cash - many take EasyCard, but not all.

Typical costs

How the meter adds up1

Taxi base fare (Taipei)
Metered, night surcharge. Official rates to be verified. Uber's dynamic pricing runs similar or a bit above.
85〜100 TWD ≈ $3

Estimates use exchange rates as of September 5, 2026

Payment

IC card
Some taxis take EasyCard
App tickets
Cash

Tap for where to get the app

Quick facts

Hours
24 hours
Fares from
85 TWD+

Heads-up

  • Meters are the norm; app booking fixes the price upfront

    Meters are the norm and scams are rare - if in doubt, book by app for a fixed upfront price.

Timetable

Operating hours 24 hours
Typical duration Figure 15-30 minutes across town - double it at rush hour
Check the official site for the latest times and service status