Q1. Is there Uber type of service or taxis?
A1. The kakao taxi video will help you. https://youtu.be/t9Im-H5gHlg
Q2. If you use Kakao T, is it possible to pay for the trip upfront before the taxi turns up?Just trying to avoid the situation when the taxi wants to charge you significantly more than the indicative price on the app.
A2. Unfortunately, you can't because drivers need to use the meter to charge you.
To be cautious, keep checking the meter and compare the price on the meter and the app once you arrive.
If something helps, contact kakao T through the app.
Q3. For Kakao T General Request taxis, there are medium and large options. For large how many pax is it for?
A3. Jumbotaxi - Starex maximum 6Pax
Sprinter maximum 12Pax
Medium is just a sedan.
Q4. Is it true that taxi in seoul no longer accepting cash?
A4. No, they still accept cash.
Q5. Do taxis stop for foreigners?
A5. Yes, they will. Don't worry.
Q6. Don't we need a Korean phone number or sim card to use kakao taxi?
A6. No, you don't need a Korean phone number. JDownload Kakao Talk while in your country and register Kakao account with your phone number in your country. Then, download Kakao taxi app and log in with that account.
So, Korean number isn't required but you need a data access to use the app.
Q7. Can taxi accept T-money?
A7. Yes. Taxi accepts Tmoney.
Q8. Can Taxi acceapt Credit card?
A8. Of course. If your card works in Korea, then you can use that card. My friends use foreign credit cards.
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