Information Foreign Passengers Should Show to Drivers When the Weather is Bad

In rainy, snowy, or windy weather, a clear screen is more helpful for both drivers and passengers than long phone calls or complicated translation sentences. Foreign passengers who are not familiar with Korean may prepare only the English name of their destination and end up going to a different location with the same name or getting dropped off on the opposite side of a building. This list organizes the Korean information that should be saved before calling and the screens to check during the ride by type of use.

Each item is arranged in the order of confirmation from before departure to after getting off, rather than in a recommended ranking. Actual situations may vary based on weather, location, and vehicle availability, so let's prioritize the current app screen and official guidance. If foreign language support is needed, prepare your destination and current location in Korean, and be ready to opt for indoor waiting and schedule changes rather than stressful movements. It is safer to save addresses, maps, and reservation information as screens in advance, so they can be used even if the data connection is lost.

More information to show to the driver is not always better; each request needs to be clear on a single screen. Start with the Korean place name and road address, map pin, and vehicle entrance, and split requests for payment, toll roads, and heating and cooling into short translation sentences. In case of danger or emergencies, it’s quicker to contact the right emergency number (1330, Danuri, 119, 112) instead of relying solely on a general translation app and to quickly communicate your current location.

Instead of memorizing the list, it's practical to save the screens and contacts you need for your own schedule before departure. Communicate with the driver briefly and specifically, and keep a record of the vehicle number and payment history. If weather conditions worsen, request help from accommodation, airport, or tourism information office staff, and prioritize instructions and emergency alerts over taxi reservations. If traveling with someone, also decide on a meeting place and actions to take if communication is lost.