Do you need to take a taxi in Budapest as a tourist? Absolutely not! Budapest has one of the most comprehensive and amazing public transport systems in Europe: 268 buses, 32 trams, 15 trolleybuses and 4 underground lines (52 stations). Isn't it amazing?
Daytime services are available between 4.30 am and 11.30 pm, while at night one can use night buses or Tram No. 6, which runs round the clock. The transport system also includes railway trains, boats, cogwheels, funicular and even chairlift!
Here public transportation is never a pain in the neck, crowded or frustrating.
You can also discover the city center solely on foot as Budapest has an ideal location and incredible urban design.
If you still want to opt for a taxi, then you should beware scams to avoid being ripped off! There are several taxis in the capital and most of them are yellow. So how can you recognize official taxis?
1. The color of the licensed taxis and their registration plate is yellow. They have “Minősített budapesti taxi / Licensed Budapest taxi” sign on the front left door written both in Hungarian and English.
While other taxis have "Független szolgáltató / Freelancer" sign on the front right door. I advise you to stay away from them.
List of certified taxis in Budapest:
Főtaxi
Bọlt (former Taxify)
Taxi 4
6X6 Taxi
City Taxi
Budapest Taxi
taxi Plus
Tele 5 Taxi
Elite Taxi
cab
Gotax
2. The best way is to order a taxi through their apps, where you will see the price estimate.
You can see the driver’s photo ID and the table of fares on the dashboard and the insides the taxi.
3. All fares are licensed: the minimum fare is HUF 700 (app. 2 euro), the standard fare is HUF 300 (app. 1 euro) per km, and a waiting charge is HUF 75 (app. 0.2 euro) per minute.
4. Cash and bank cards are both accepted.
5. Make sure to get the receipt of taximeter at the end of your ride and check whether the licensed fares have been applied.
Do you find such posts useful? Do you prefer public transport or taxi while travelling?
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