They want to make the stay of foreign guests as comfortable as possible. "Drivers of these taxis will speak English and Japanese, and from September also Chinese," the office noted. "You can order a taxi by phone, via the Internet, or simply by hailing one at special stops in the city."
Taxis will be available around the clock, and help desks will also be located at Gimpo and Incheon airports. According to the office, 119 cars will hit the roads of Seoul from May 1, but from August, 300 cars will serve tourists.
As Interfax reports, orange taxis will be available in three types: regular, luxury, and minibuses. The fare will be 20% higher than a ride in a regular taxi, and payment can be made both in cash and by credit card.