A somewhat biased view on China…
As Beijing is currently phasing out the few thousands remaining 1.20 RMB taxis, the 1.60 ones are upgrading to 2.00!
In Beijing, the base fee for the first three kilometers is 10 RMB for all taxis. Then, the fare for the remaining kilometers will now be 2.00 RMB (20 cents of EUR) which is a major increase from the previous 1.60 RMB. The migration started last Saturday and should be finished before June the 30th.
While the Taxi Companies will not raise the rental price they charge drivers for their cars, those drivers are not welcoming the change. Indeed, drivers are afraid of the following two consequences. Lots of people, especially young people, will think twice before they take a cab. They also fear the increased number of hei che (黑车), literally ‘black cars‘, unofficial cheaper cabs.
But anyway, please remember that You Know You’ve Been in China Too Long When you think that taxis in China are expensive… 
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