在上海打车虽然很方便，但如果不懂一些小规矩，偶尔也会踩坑。记录三个我平时打车总结出来的经验：
Taking a taxi in Shanghai is very convenient, but if you don’t know some small rules, you might occasionally step into a pitfall. Here are three tips I’ve summarized from my daily taxi rides:
1. 上车前看一眼车牌号（Check the license plate before getting in）
尤其是晚上在酒吧街或者人多的地方。网约车 App 里都会显示车牌，上车前核对一下，能避免上错车或者遇到黑车。
Especially at night in bar streets or crowded places. Ride-hailing apps will show the license plate. Double-checking it before getting in prevents getting into the wrong car or unlicensed cabs.
如果司机没打表或者要求线下加价，可以直接拒绝并投诉。
If the driver doesn’t use the meter or asks for an offline surcharge, you can refuse directly and file a complaint.
2. 堵车时的“高架”与“地面”（”Elevated road” vs “Surface street” during traffic jams）
早晚高峰时，司机通常会问：“走高架还是走地面？”
During rush hours, drivers usually ask: “Take the elevated road or surface streets?”
高架虽然快，但一旦堵死就下不来；地面虽然红绿灯多，但可以随时绕路。如果你赶时间，可以自己看着导航 App 帮司机指路。
Although the elevated road is fast, if it gets jammed, you can’t get off; although there are many traffic lights on the surface streets, you can detour at any time. If you are in a hurry, you can look at the navigation app and help guide the driver.
3. 发票是最好的“保险单”（The receipt is the best “insurance policy”）
下车前，一定要说一句：“师傅，能给我发票吗？”
Before getting out, be sure to say: “Driver, can you give me the receipt?”
如果你把包或手机落在车上，发票上的车牌号和公司电话，是你找回物品的唯一希望。
If you leave your bag or phone in the car, the license plate number and company phone on the receipt are your only hope of recovering your belongings.