Ordering a Taxi

Russian speakers can order a taxi by calling 312 0022, 314 5168, 294 1552, or 068. They will ask the phone number and address from where you are calling, the destination, the last name of the person who wants the cab, and when it will be needed. The dispatcher will tell you to wait for her to call you back so keep the line free. Sooner or later (usually within ten minutes) the dispatcher calls to tell you when the cab will arrive, its license number and the color of the car (if it's anything other than official taxi yellow). You will be required to pay a small fee for the order. These services have become quite reliable in recent times, as competition among the various taxi companies is forcing them to provide some degree of efficiency.