Taxi Dispatching Center [Photo provided to english.snd.gov.cn]
Tel: +86-512-67776777; +86-512-96520
Operating Time: 7:00 am-10:00 pm
Price: the flag down taxi fare is 15 yuan ($2.37) for the first 3 kilometers. After 3 km, the charge is 3 yuan per km. After 5 km, the fare rises to 4.5 yuan per km in consideration of the increased possibility of no passenger on the return route. Routine charges for taxi services are in a similar range.
How to get a taxi: in addition to flagging down a taxi on the road, they can be obtained through phone bookings, a WeChat platform appointment, or reservations.
A WeChat platform appointment means passengers can follow the WeChat Public Service account named "苏州出租车电调中心" (Suzhou Taxi Dispatching Center), and use WeChat to follow the steps to obtain a cab .
How to call taxi through phone booking
First, dial 96520, then press a number to choose as directed by the system. One means regular car appointment, 2 means special services. The passenger needs to provide the boarding address and his telephone number.
Second, the staff member who receives the phone call will arrange for a nearby car that has no passengers at the moment to pick up the caller.
Third, the staff member stays in contact with the driver and the passenger to make sure the information is accurate and that the taxi arrives smoothly.
