Taiwan Taxi
Crimes committed by taxi drivers have been a threat to people especially females in Taiwan, taxis dispatch have been used to solve the problem. Once you call a taxi dispatch center, you will be given a taxi number to identify the vehicle. The taxis will be monitoring from the headquarters using radio while they are on the move. Around 8,000 automobiles equipped for LPG have been brought to use as taxis in order to reduce the use of liquefied petroleum gas.
Taxicabs in Taiwan are yellow and have built-in meter with fares based on distance but typically NT$70 charged for the first 1.5km and if you hail a taxi during 11 pm – 6 am, a 20% surcharge is added to fares, while in smaller towns, taxis have their own fixed rates. Four is a maximum of people can ride in one cab. The badge and taxi driver identification are displayed inside and the license number marked on the outside Relative to American taxicabs, Taiwanese cabs are inexpensive.
Taxi drivers in Taiwan need to be at least 20 years old and have occupational driver licenses according to the Road Traffic Security Rules. The drivers need to pass annual physical examinations if they reach 60 years old and want to continue to driver taxis. They are required to wear a uniform and abide by a three-strike policy and need to give the receipt if asked. Taiwanese cab drivers are considered friendly towards foreigners even if they are strictly forbidden from taking tips. However, their common habits of chewing betel nut and political discussing will be banned.
