Taxi are very easy to get hold of and they are often the most comfortable way to getaround - fares usually come to between ¥20 and ¥40 for rides within the city. Few drivers speak English, so it will help to have your destination written in Chinese. JRE provides a convenient bilingual Taxi Book for its clients, and it is free). Starting fares between 11pm and 5am start at RMB 13 higher than at other times (starts at RMB10). If you want to complain about the service quality, call the Shanghai Taxi Management at 6323-3215. Don't forget to take the taxi driver's registration number always visible in front of the passenger seat.
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