The Best Taxis from Around the World

Tokyo, Japan

Few places in the world take their taxis as seriously as Tokyo, Japan. They may be a little bit on the pricier side, but you certainly shouldn’t expect to enjoy a ride as luxurious as a Tokyo taxi cab on the cheap.

To set the tone for your ride, the driver’s don chauffeur hats and white gloves. As far as the car is concerned, you can expect a pristine interior, automatic doors, and a highly-trained, professional driver. No foul-mouthed cabbies or pizza stained interiors in Japan. Just a clean, professional service that will probably ruin your opinion of all other cab companies for the rest of your life.

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