Kakao T - Ride sharing & maps

Kakao T is a versatile app that enhances our daily lives through convenience, enjoyment, and value, taking away any worries about transportation.

Access different mobility services on designated tabs:

• 'Home' tab: Featuring main and new services

• 'My Car' tab: Providing car-related services for car owners

• 'Travel' tab: Offering all necessary services for long-distance journeys

■ Swift and dependable transportation with Kakao T Taxi

• Instantly request a taxi in any part of Korea

• Choose from a variety of cab types like Blue, Venti, Deluxe, and Black

■ Exciting exploration with Bike & Scooter

• Utilize Kakao T Bike for quick and easy transportation using regular or electric bikes

• Locate and use scooters conveniently on the app's map

• Park your bikes and scooters at any available spot

■ Data-driven chauffeur service, Driver

• Request a driver instantly through the app

• Book a Premium Driver who pays attention to every detail

■ Effortless parking solutions with Parking

• From finding parking spots to making payments, experience hassle-free operations

• Predictions for parking lot availability reduce parking concerns

■ Bus, train, and flight bookings made easy through Kakao T

• Input your destination and enjoy streamlined booking and payment procedures

• Access train schedules for all trains; booking services limited to KTX(Korail) trains

• Book domestic and international flights seamlessly

■ Trustworthy Rent Car services

• Convenient options for renting cars with easy booking and payment processes

• Car delivery and return services available at chosen locations (excluding Jeju Island)

■ Quick Parcel Delivery made simple

• Register easily on the Kakao T app

• Schedule deliveries at your preferred time for an affordable cost

■ Pet-friendly travels with Kakao T Pet

• Travel with certified pet-friendly drivers

• Services available in Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon

■ 'My Car' tab for car owners

• Features include drivers, parking, Navi for quick directions, car wash and maintenance requests, and smart Valet service via Kakao Navi

• Check car details and price for sale

■ Handy business travel assistance with Kakao T Business

• Access taxis, drivers, and Commuter Shuttle services for work-related trips

• Easy request process for Express deliveries and Parcel services

How To Use Kakao Taxi: Quick Guide

Step 1: Open The Kakao Taxi App & Select Taxi Booking

Open the Kakao Taxi application and click on the taxi symbol on the top left. It’s the first option on the screen. This will take you through to the taxi booking section. The app is listed in English as ‘Kakao Taxi’ and if you’re using a Korean phone, should be listed as ‘카카오 택시’

Step 2: Choose Your Start Location

Enter the name of the place you want to start from. This will default to your current location if you have enabled location tracking. If you want to change the start location, type in the name or address of the location or click on the map symbol to choose from a location on the map.

Tip: Using the map search function is the best option as you can choose which side of the street the taxi will arrive on as well as correct problems from inexact positioning by your phone.

Step 3: Choose Your End Location Or Destination

Select the end location of your journey in the same way as you chose the start location. Either type in the name or address of the place you want to visit, or select the location on a map.

Tip: If you’re not sure of the end location’s address, or can’t find it with the Kakao Taxi search function, use Google Maps and search for the address using English. Google Maps will show you the address in Korean, which you can copy and paste into Kakao Taxi.

Step 4: Choose Your Taxi Type

Choose the type of taxi you want to use to travel to your location. A standard taxi is labelled as ‘General Request‘ and this will be the same as the taxis you can hail on the street. There are also larger taxis and premium taxis. These offer a larger or more luxurious taxi than the standard taxis, but cost more money.

Tip: Always search for a ‘General Request‘ taxi first of all. However, if you can’t find a taxi, try selecting the ‘Blue’ taxi instead. This pays a higher fee to the taxi driver and is supposed to increase your chance of finding an available taxi. Unfortunately, you need to register a card to use the ‘Blue’ taxis, so this won’t work unless you have a Korean phone number.

Step 5: Select Your Payment Method

After selecting which type of taxi you want to take, the next screen will ask you to select your payment method. This is the step that causes problems for foreigners in Korea as the default option is to register a card, which requires a Korean phone number.

To use Kakao Taxi without a Korean phone number, swipe left on the payment screen to the second option, which is ‘Pay to the driver‘. Further details about how to do this will be explained after Step 7.

Step 6: Confirm Your Taxi Booking

After selecting the payment method, click ‘Apply‘ and you will be taken back to the taxi request screen you were at previously. Click ‘Request‘ to call the taxi.

The taxi will now travel to your destination to collect you. It will have a blue sign in the window to show that it’s reserved. The taxi driver may call or message to tell you when they’re close to your location.

Step 7: Travel To Your Destination In The Taxi

Once your taxi arrives at your location, enter the taxi and the taxi driver will take you to your destination. Once you arrive at your destination, pay the taxi driver in the method you chose and then get out of the taxi. The app will ask you to rate your ride and give feedback about the route, driver, cleanliness of the taxi, etc.

※ Users may choose to grant permissions for a seamless Kakao T experience. Permissions are categorized as required or optional.

※ Adjust access levels in mobile phone Settings > App > Kakao T.

※ Note that permissions in Kakao T differ based on Android versions, particularly from 6.0 onwards. It is recommended to update your OS if below 6.0 to manage permissions effectively.