Taxi

Taking a Taxi in Beijing
One very helpful articles on taking a taxi in Beijing is "When Taxiing is Taxing." However the pricing is a bit outdated--it's slightly cheaper now--and there are no longer any taxi-miandis. But aside from that, it teaches you everything you need to know from tipping to dishonest taxi drivers.

Miandi--No Ifs and Buts
In striving to rid the city of air pollution, the Beijing Municipal Government has decided to ban "miandi" - those mini-vehicles painted in yellow which are used as taxis - that operate in the city and have them destroyed.

Helpful Phone Numbers
Beijing Taxi: 010-6831-2288
Capital Taxi: 010- 6852-7084
Beijing Tourism Taxi: 010- 6436-3452
Taxi Complaints: 010- 6601-2620, 6834-4238, 6701-6181

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