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Do people use the taxi a lot in Tokyo? I’d assume with all the traffic the JR or Tokyo Metro would be faster. I don’t live in Japan though.
by mise_en_place 5y ago
Do people use the taxi a lot in Tokyo? I’d assume with all the traffic the JR or Tokyo Metro would be faster. I don’t live in Japan though.
- lmm 5y agoThe trains shut down fairly early and there are no night buses (allegedly because of lobbying by the taxi union). In the daytime the trains are faster but only if there's a line where you want to go; if you need to change a taxi is often quicker.
- sfmike 5y agoYes taxis are everywhere and easy to get by waving at any road. Also subway is great but for non adjacent to subway journeys they're a must. Also many get taxis when a bit tipsy versus subway. both are of course common. Also subway and then taxi at the end of station for the last 20 minutes instead of walking.
- jbm 5y agoIf I had a family trip and it was raining or it was late, I would take the taxi from the station to my home. I also used the taxi to get home from Haneda - cheaper and easier than taking the train for 5 people with 5-8 bags.