Taipei City Government

In light of recent reports taxi drivers adopting fare bargaining practices around Ximending, Public Transportation Office (PTO) pointed out that the charge for taxi rides should be identical to the amount displayed on the taximeter, in accordance with Article 91, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 2 of Regulations for Automobile Transportation Operators.
 
Drivers violating the regulation may face fines between NT$9,000 and NT$90,000 according to Article 77, Subparagraph 1 of the Highway Act, warned PTO. The agency said it will step up efforts to clamp down on taxi drivers who do not charge according to the fare shown on the taximeter. It has also requested the Taxi Cab Union to pass on the word.
 
Should individuals encounter taxi drivers who violate the regulation, they can refuse to take the vehicle and report the case to PTO by calling the 1999 Citizen Hotline. The caller should cite information such as the cab’s registration plate number, name of the driver, as well as boarding time and location.
 
To hire a taxi by phone (for seniors and those with special needs), please call 0800-055-850 (free from within the city) or 55850.
 
For wheelchair accessible minibus service, please dial 02-40556789 or visit http://40556789.taipei.gov.tw/ (Chinese).