What are the black taxis in Seoul?

Deluxe taxis are black in color and have ?? written on the vehicle, usually on the top. They are not available in every city, so don't expect every black taxi to be deluxe. The image below is from Daejeon, where there are no deluxe taxis. Deluxe taxis are in Seoul and Daegu but perhaps other cities as well.



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All taxis in Seoul accept credit, debit and cash payments, as well as Tmoney cards. Food, drink and smoking are prohibited during your taxi transfer. Bear in mind that an additional fee may apply when you call for a taxi, as opposed to hailing one off the street.

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Taxi drivers in South Korea won't expect you to tip them, even when they help you with your luggage. As tipping taxi drivers in South Korea is not customary, trying to pay more than your agreed fare may cause confusion and embarrassment.

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Thanks to the vast knowledge of black cab drivers, they will get you where you need to be as quick as possible, using any back routes to avoid heavy traffic. Another benefit of black cabs is that they can use bus lanes meaning they can easily overtake traffic.

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