That’s right, the much-dreaded but never-executed fare hike that we have heard about for ages is finally taking effect, TODAY. We guess you could say that taxi fares are getting ‘uber’ expensive. Right? See what we did there? Now, the flag down rate of jumping in a cab will not change from what we currently know, 14rmb, but this is in fact higher than the previously posted rate. Apparently taxis had already upped the charge without it really being legal. Great. Also, the city’s favourite cabs, the large Expo cabs will be increasing their rates to 16rmb just to get in! Not sure if it’s worth it anymore. For more info on the rate changes, see the post here on Shanghaiist. With taxi rate increases like this, you might as well call our boys in orange to deliver your food, because going out will be costing you a higher penny from now on.
Author: Connor Bell
Love at First Bite Photo Contest: Win 10,000rmb Cash
Everyone knows the joy of that first bite of food after a long days work. That first bite of a burger after a week of healthy eating. The first bite of juicy steak at your favourite restaurant. The first bite is so important that it can shape your feelings and tastes for the rest of your meal; it can make you beg for more, or send you on to another dish. Continue reading
Acorn Academy Family Day
Stuck for plans this Saturday? Get down to The Loft on Jianguo Xi Lu for a great day out for the whole family.
Activities include digging for gold, arts and crafts, music and singing, sports and games, as well as local vendors serving food and drinks.
There will be educational and sports clubs from around the city attending, including HaiArch dance, ReadWriteShanghai, CRAFT’d, and Speckled Frogs, so that parents can see what’s going on around Shanghai for their kids!
As well, there will be stalls selling imported toys, books, dance clothes and more. Not to mention some great prizes to give away at a raffle including vouchers from FIELDS, Sherpa’s, 247Cinema and Tickets, a free trip from Traveler’s Society, and assorted jams and chutney’s from Amelia’s! 
Strike a Pose Contest Video
Sherpa’s Food Delivery Service is hosting a contest with a grand prize of a trip for 2 to Nepal in support of the dZi Foundation. Flight Centre has donated the flight tickets and Sherpa’s will take care of accommodation and more. For your chance to win, all you have to do is strike your best Sherpose and send us a photo. Many thanks to Anna Fur Laxis and her team of skilled dancers that worked with us to deliver this fantastic video. For more information on the contest click here.
Sponsors:
Flight Centre
That’s Mags
Wanna Travel
247 Media
Sweet & Sour
Shanghai School of Burlesque
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