Taxi Apps and Services: how it works in South Korea — first-hand
Short answer
You can use Uber or Kakao T to hail taxis in South Korea, though Kakao T typically requires a verified KakaoTalk account for registration. To pay without a local credit card, select the 'General' taxi option and choose 'Pay to Driver' to use cash or a T-money card.
From real experience
For tourists and expats in South Korea needing taxi services:
1. Uber app functions and can hail local taxis, often with a cash payment option.
2. For 'Kakao Taxi', registration requires a 'KakaoTalk' account, which can then be linked. Users with Russian phone numbers may face registration issues with 'Kakao Taxi' directly, making 'KakaoTalk' a more reliable initial step.
3. Ensure the 'pay driver' option is selected in the vehicle settings for cash payments.
4. 'T-money' can be used for payments after linking a 'KakaoTalk' account.
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Registration for Kakao T (taxi app) often requires KakaoTalk integration.
If verification SMS codes fail to arrive for non-Korean numbers, verify that the mobile operator supports international SMS delivery. A known workaround is to ensure the KakaoTalk account is fully verified first, then link it to Kakao T. Some users report success by selecting the 'foreigner' registration option within the app.
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To use Kakao T without a local credit card: choose 'General' taxi during booking and select 'Pay to Driver' (pay by cash or T-money card in the vehicle).
A local phone number is often required for the app, but some users report success with international numbers.
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Users are asking for information on how to book a taxi on Jeju Island.
Specifically, they want to know which taxi apps are available for use on Jeju and if they can pay with WOWPASS or cash. Information on the registration process for these apps is also requested.