1. How to take a taxi?

Taxis are an integral part of the comprehensive urban transportation system, providing personalized services to the public. Taxi services are primarily available via cruising and online reservation.

In Tianjin, cruising taxis have a body color of "mint cyan on the upper part and gray on the lower part", with blue and white signs on both sides of the doors and a white or yellow top light that can display "vacant" or "occupied" in LED. Taxis can be hailed by waving on the roadside. There are also taxi stands at train stations and airports. Additionally, you can call the taxi dispatch hotline at 022-95128 to request a real-time or pre-booked taxi. Foreigners can use overseas bank cards or international wallet apps through Alipay, WeChat, or similar platforms to make in-app payments for taxi fares.

2. Cruising taxi fare standards

(1) Starting fare: For vehicles with a displacement of 1.6 liters and below, the initial 3 kilometers cost 11 yuan (white top light); for vehicles with a displacement above 1.6 liters, the initial 3 kilometers cost 13 yuan (yellow top light).

(2) Per kilometer fare: Vehicles with a displacement of 1.6 liters and below charge 2.2 yuan per kilometer (white top light); vehicles with a displacement above 1.6 liters charge 2.5 yuan per kilometer (yellow top light).

(3) Low-speed waiting fee: When the speed is below 12 kilometers per hour, an additional 1 kilometer fare is charged every 3 minutes.

(4) No-occupancy surcharge: For one-way trips exceeding 10 to 15 kilometers, an additional 30 percent of the per-kilometer fare is charged; for distances exceeding 15 to 30 kilometers, an additional 50 percent is charged; for distances exceeding 30 kilometers, an additional 70 percent is charged.

(5) Night surcharge: From 23:00 to 5:00 the next day, a 30 percent surcharge is applied to the starting fare and per-kilometer fare.

3. Tips for taking a taxi

(1) Pay attention to the route: During the journey, passengers should pay attention to the driver's route. If the driver deviates from the correct route, passengers need to inquire promptly and confirm the destination and keep the receipt for potential complaints to the hotline at 12345.

(2) Stay connected: Ensure your phone is charged and has an active mobile network during the trip. In case of emergencies, stay in contact with family and friends for assistance.

(3) Payment security: After reaching the destination, passengers should pay attention to payment security. Confirm the fare amount to avoid overcharging. If using electronic payment, passengers should verify the payment status. In case of payment issues or intentional trouble by the driver, passengers should promptly call the hotline at 12345 to protect your legal rights.