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This has happened twice, so it may not be a coincidence (once to me, once to a friend of mine). There is limosine bus that goes from Hannan-Dong through Yeouido and on to Incheon Airport. I usually get it at the stop that is ourside the Kookmin Bank, across from the Korea Stock Exchange, near Yeouido Station (Line 5).
The last time I went there, though, I was approached by a Black/Deluxe Cab driver. I know the trip is 60-70,000 won (USD 50-60) so I passed, but he insisted...and the rate was 12,000 won (exactly that of the limobus!). The reason: he had a fare to pick up there and wanted to cut his costs.
The second time was recently. My friend and I were waiting and looking at the limobus's route in the shelter. A taxidriver approached...same story: 12,000 to the airport.
I can't sayt that it's happen to you, but if you get approached with a deal like this: take it! The driver has the meeter running the whole time (don't be alarmed) but you only pay 12,000. What a deal. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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It has been said over and over, but let me reaffirm- depending on your perspective, drivers in Korea are either the BEST or the WORST, in the WORLD. Considering most have only had their license for under 10 years, just picture total anarchy at 100kpm. Taxi drivers are proud of their abilities, however, and drive like F-1 racers, except they slam on the brakes. I can best describe it as a rollercoaster ride on a flat plane, with obstacles inches from them in each direction. If you've ever been on the Back To The Future interactive ride at Universal Studios, this is a good parallel, only, your life is actually on the line. Regardless, I have always felt safe in the hands of these drivers, aside from the nausea.
General rule- black taxies are AAFES, US hired transportation- they speak English, and expect a tip, and are a little more expensive, but always accept $US. White cabs are nationals, and sometimes they reluctantly accept $US, and often speak enough English to get you where you are going. I would always have won ready, just in case. Korean cabbies usually don't expect tips, but if you are American, they appreciate it and are growing used to tips.
Don't be surprised if you are inches away from peril; time is money, and they aren't afraid to run lights, u-turn illegally, graze pedestrians, or park/drive on sidewalks. I honestly feel safer IN cabs than AROUND them on the street.
Also, don't make a big deal out of it, but it is pretty common for these guys to play dumb and ask for more money than is on the meter, or to not reset the meter when you get in. A $1 extra is worth getting where you're going, I feel, but if you know Korean, you are more than welcome to toss around some allegations. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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There are two different types of taxis. One is medium-sized taxi and the other is deluxe taxi (black-colored). In case of the former, it will cost about 75,000 Korean Won from the airport to Seoul including toll fee (7,100 Korean Won) for the Incheon Airport Exressway. In case of deluxe taxi, it will cost about 95,000 Korean won including toll fee (7,100 Korean Won) which we took so it cost us (me and my friend) $ 52 each. Theme: Car/Motor Home
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THe taxi's are really cheap here, they run off meters. Despite what people say of how they like to rip off Visiters becuase they have no clue were ther going becuase the city is so confusing. Even if you did get ripped off the fares are so cheap anyways. They do bump up the prices more at night. Also make sure your on the right side of the street before you get in the taxi. That lesson cost me the extra 2000 Won. I'm giving it to you for free. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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