If you want to get somewhere a little faster, you can rent an electric scooter or bike using your T-money card. Just scan to unlock, ride to your destination, and park it when you're done!
Cars and Taxis
Even though I haven't driven a car here, I've taken plenty of taxis. Calling a cab using the Kakao T app is super easy. You just open the app, type in where you want to go, pick the right size taxi (some can fit up to five people!), and choose your pickup spot. The longest I've ever waited for a taxi to be assigned to me was five minutes. Then, I can track it on the app as it heads my way!
When the taxi arrives, I always double-check the license plate to make sure I'm getting in the right car. Most taxi drivers in South Korea don't speak much English since they grew up before English became a required subject in school. But they are always polite and confirm my destination before we start moving. The taxis here are incredibly clean—some even have air fresheners, tissues, tiny trash cans, and colorful lights! Many drivers also play music, which makes the ride even more enjoyable.
Subways and Buses
Riding a bus in South Korea is no joke—you have to hold on tight, or you'll go flying! The bus drivers don't mess around. They speed up, brake suddenly, and take sharp turns like they're in a race. If you're not sitting or gripping a handle, you'll lose your balance!
Unlike the subway, buses don't stop at every stop unless someone presses the red stop button inside the bus or a person is waiting at the bus stop.
