Which country has most taxis?

Which city has the most taxis in the world?

Ah, the taxi capital!

Figuring out the taxi king is like counting grains of sand, isn’t it? Mexico City, they say, boasts over 100,000 taxis. Seriously?

• Mexico City reigns…sort of: A real fiesta of yellow (or whatever color they sport)! It is a bit like a swarm of caffeinated beetles, isn’t it?
• New York and London: Sure, these places exist. Few licensed cabs, but hail Uber! It’s the era of the app.

So, Mexico City might be the official champ! Now, excuse me, I need to hail something stronger. Like coffee. Def coffee.

Let’s face it, the definition gets murky! What is a taxi anyway? I drove my mom around for 27 years… that must count, right?

What place has the most taxis?

Hong Kong. Taxi density, not total count. Crazy high per square kilometer.

• Density, not sheer numbers. Think crammed streets.
• 2023 data: Specific numbers unavailable publicly, but the reputation holds. My uncle, a driver there, confirms insane competition.
• Limited space; massive demand. Always a cab nearby. Almost.

New York City a contender. Massive fleet, but sprawls. Different story.

What is the name of the taxi in Vietnam?

Ugh, Vietnam taxis, right? It’s a total mess. I was in Hanoi, 2023, July, sweltering hot. Needed a ride to the airport, a nightmare. Vinasun was everywhere, those yellow cars. I nearly took one, but then this guy flagged down a Mai Linh – all green. Seemed cleaner.

My gut said go for it. It was a total gamble, you know? The driver, barely spoke English. We communicated through frantic gestures and Google Translate. Crazy stressful. The meter was spinning. I felt ripped off. Grab is everywhere too, but it felt safer, much more reliable. Next time, I’m using Grab. Definitely.

• Vinasun: Yellow cabs, seen constantly.
• Mai Linh: Green cabs. Less certain about their reliability.
• Grab: App. My next choice, hands down.

That airport ride was pricey!

Which country has the cheapest taxis?

Egypt. Sixteen cents. A whisper of a price, a feather light touch on the wallet. Sun-drenched streets blurring past, a Cairo haze, the scent of spices clinging to the air. Such cheap fares, a gift.

Pakistan, Belarus. Nineteen, twenty cents. A different kind of journey. Dusty roads, stark landscapes. The weight of history, heavy in the air. Yet, affordable travel.

Twenty-seven cents. A surprisingly similar price, a thread connecting vastly different lands. Uzbekistan. Ukraine. Sri Lanka. A poignant symmetry. Moldova. Russia. Vast distances, close in price. The world shrinks, in this shared economy.

Egypt’s cheap fares, a revelation. A magical ride, a surreal experience. The wind, the sun, the warmth… It felt like floating.

Incredible value. These figures, these numbers, dance before my eyes. A kaleidoscope of travel. I’m already planning my next trip.

• Egypt: 16¢/km – unforgettable.
• Pakistan, Belarus: Close behind!
• The 27¢ group: A global network of affordability.

Cheap taxis. A simple phrase, yet it unlocks a world of possibilities. My spirit soars. Freedom, in the cheapest ride. I yearn for more adventures.

Which city has the most expensive taxi?

Hmm, expensive taxis… where WERE those crazy fares?

• Zurich, yeah, that’s gotta be up there.

• Probably followed by Geneva. Always pricey, always.

Why is Switzerland so expensive, anyway? Banks, I guess.

• Oslo. Norway. Makes sense. Oil money and all that. Everything’s imported.

Oh wait! Think I saw a list that mentioned some random island nation. Nope, false alarm. Probably remembering something else entirely.

• Tokyo. Definitely. Remember paying, like, an arm and a leg after missing the last train from Shibuya. Yikes.

Seriously, Shibuya station is a maze. How do people even live there? Too many people!

• Oh, and Amsterdam! Narrow streets + tourist traps = cha-ching!

Isn’t London up there too, or am I totally off base? Maybe depends on the exchange rate. Nope, looking again, not as high as I thought. That’s weird. Thought for SURE London would be in the top 5. Well, shows what I know!

Additional Information

• Zurich: Switzerland’s largest city, a global hub for finance. Super clean but wallet-draining.
• Geneva: Home to many international organizations, also in Switzerland. Expect top-tier prices.
• Oslo: The capital of Norway, known for its high cost of living. Oil wealth impacts pricing.
• Tokyo: Japan’s capital, a sprawling metropolis where convenience comes at a cost. Late-night rides are murder on your wallet.
• Amsterdam: The Netherlands’ capital, famous canals and bikes, but taxis are pricey. Tourist surge drives prices.

Which is the No 1 taxi company in the world?

Ugh, this is tough. Nobody really owns the taxi market, right? It’s all apps and independent drivers now. Uber’s huge, that’s for sure. I used them last month in Chicago – July, I think. Flying into O’Hare, baggage claim was a nightmare. Total chaos. I was sweating bullets; my flight was delayed. So I just grabbed my phone, ordered an Uber XL because of my luggage, and got outta there. It was expensive, but so worth it to avoid that crazy airport crowd.

The driver was this super cool guy, really friendly, even helped me with my bags. His car was clean, which is a big plus. I remember thinking, “Wow, this is way better than waiting in a taxi line.” There was some construction near my hotel, too, but even then, the navigation was flawless. The app itself is great too. Easy to use.

But is Uber the number one? I don’t know. It’s definitely one of the biggest globally. I mean, Didi Chuxing is massive in China, right? And Bolt’s everywhere in Europe. Comparing them is tough, all these different markets and regulations. There’s no simple answer. Market share changes all the time. It’s complicated. Each company has different strengths and weaknesses. They don’t all play on the same field. Maybe someone has done some market analysis for 2024? I’d like to know.

• Uber’s global reach is undeniable.
• Didi Chuxing dominates China.
• Bolt is huge in Europe.
• Local taxi companies still exist in many areas.
• The market changes rapidly.

My Chicago trip cemented my reliance on ride-hailing apps, but “number one” is such a slippery term. It changes constantly.

What state has the most taxis?

Bethel, Alaska. Crazy, right? Tiny town, tons of cabs. I was there in July 2023, visiting my cousin, Sarah. She’s a nurse at the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation. Felt like a different planet. Mud everywhere. It rained constantly.

The sheer number of taxis was baffling. Yellow ones, beat-up ones, even some that looked like they’d seen better decades. Seriously, more taxis than cars. My cousin explained. Poor road infrastructure. People rely on them. It’s their public transport. Makes sense, I guess. Long distances. Scattered villages.

Remember that one time I almost got into an argument with a cabbie? He was late, rude. I almost missed my flight to Anchorage. It was stressful. The airport’s small. It was mayhem. Felt claustrophobic.

Later, Sarah took me to a local diner. Good food, cheap. Even the waitress had a taxi permit displayed on her apron. We talked about it. She said the taxi business is booming in Bethel. A lot of competition, apparently a lot of money in it. High demand, low supply of other options. She said it’s a major source of income for many families. Makes you think.

It was an eye-opener. Bethel’s a unique place. Forget what you think you know about Alaska. It’s not all about glaciers and mountains. There’s a different reality there. A reality of taxis, rain, and a surprising amount of competition.

• Location: Bethel, Alaska
• Time: July 2023
• Key Observation: Extremely high taxi density per capita.
• Cousin’s Profession: Nurse at Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation.
• Reason for high taxi density: Poor road infrastructure, reliance on taxis as public transport.
• Personal anecdote: Near miss of flight due to late and rude taxi driver.