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I love Google Maps, and dealing with local transit is not its forte. Many countries also won't have Ubers, and/or you'll need a local credit card to use the ta
by makeitdouble 3y ago
I love Google Maps, and dealing with local transit is not its forte.
Many countries also won't have Ubers, and/or you'll need a local credit card to use the taxi apps.
Having a smartphone still helps a lot, I'd probably bet on actually reliable web resouces for standard help phrases
- midasuni 3y agoMost cities where intercontinental tourists go to have Uber. And while I use Apple Maps rather than google I’ve used it in dozens of cities in dozens of countries on 6 continents with limited problems. Or of course I’ve just hailed taxied and shown them the hotel business card or location I’m going to. China is probably the main tricky part, last time I went about 5 years ago I had issues paying with cash, although at least visa was accepted pretty much everywhere.
- makeitdouble 3y agoJapan doesn't have Uber, neither does Thailand. Korea also kicked Uber in 2022. Basically, the shenanigans they pulled to get a foothold in the local markets didn't work everywhere. You'll find local alternatives, but that means local account registration etc.
- mikhailfranco 3y agoThailand has Bolt in some locations, but in many places there are ferocious tuk-tuk mafias that enforce high rates.