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Aren't highways free during the Spring Festival?
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I was in the same situation. They wanted 50 yuan for a ride just over a kilometer. I ended up using a ride-hailing app. And this was in broad daylight!
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50 yuan would actually be cheap! I went during Chinese New Year, and they were just hiking prices on the spot. Couldn't even get a ride-hailing car.
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I landed at Baiyun Airport around 3 PM on the second day of Chinese New Year. Took a taxi to the Atour Hotel on Qianjin Road, and it cost me 269 yuan! I asked the driver why it was so expensive. He said, 'It's Spring Festival, everyone's on triple pay, so of course, taxi fares go up!' I didn't get the license plate number, so I couldn't complain. Just had to chalk it up to bad luck.
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The taxis I encountered in downtown Guangzhou yesterday were actually pretty good. One driver told me that Guangzhou taxis get a bad rap, but he advised sticking to 'Guangjun,' 'Guangjiao,' 'Baiyun,' or any yellow taxi – they generally don't overcharge. He warned that taxis of other colors are often from smaller companies and might try to negotiate a price or not use the meter; he said to avoid those.
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My strategy: get in the car, pay the fare, and then file a complaint after you get out.
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Good to know!
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They wanted nearly 150 from me, but a ride-hailing service was only 38 for the same trip.
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Right at the zoo entrance, I got the feeling they weren't even scared to try this in broad daylight.
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You could just rent a car locally.
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Car rentals are also ridiculously expensive during Chinese New Year.
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You can definitely report them if they don't use the meter.
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Locals here rarely take taxis unless it's absolutely necessary or a special situation.
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Those are usually unlicensed 'black cabs' waiting by the roadside.