TABA, a foreigner-exclusive taxi call app, has been released. The app allows users to verify their identity using their cell phone number from their home country, and pay for taxis using their overseas card, avoiding two of the most common difficulties foreign visitors experience when using other taxi call apps in Korea. 

Another benefit to using the app is being able to see the expected travel time, route, and cost to reach one’s chosen destination, based on current traffic conditions. Passengers can also select the route from recommended, shortest travel time, or toll-free route, as well as choose the type of taxi, from mid-sized, large-sized, or luxury. Currently the app offers service in English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), and Thai, with more languages to be added next year, including Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Russian. 

TABA can be downloaded from Google Play or the App Store. In celebration of the app’s release, users can receive a 5% discount benefit on their first taxi ride.