>> 1. It's now possible to get a taxi when it's raining. > Why would this make so much of a difference? I'm very curious. I have no idea.† But the fact remain

>> 1. It's now possible to get a taxi when it's raining. > Why would this make so much of a difference? I'm very curious. I have no idea.† But the fact remains that traditional taxis in Shanghai (1) leave the streets when it's raining; (2) won't stop for you when it's raining if you do see one that hasn't pulled its disappearing act yet; and (3) won't let you in even if they have stopped for you and learned where you want to go. And believe me, getting stranded in the rain sucks. Rain is common in Shanghai at all times of the year, by the way. † That is, I have no idea why taxi drivers refuse to take passengers when it's raining. It's obvious why taxi apps will still do so - the app allows you to contact them at all times.