How much does a taxi cost for four kilometers: hot topics and cost analysis on the Internet
Recently, taxi fares have become one of the hot topics on social platforms, especially the price fluctuations of short-distance trips (such as 4 kilometers), which have triggered widespread discussions. This article combines hot data from the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured analysis of taxi fares and influencing factors, as well as an inventory of hot topics.
1. Comparison of taxi fare data for 4 kilometers

| city | Daytime fee (yuan) | Night fee (yuan) | Platform differences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 18-25 | 25-32 | Didi>Amap>Meituan |
| Shanghai | 20-28 | 28-36 | Didi≈Amap>T3 |
| Chengdu | 15-20 | 20-26 | Meituan<Didi≤Cao Cao |
2. Hot topics of discussion
1.Impact of rising oil prices: Netizens in many places reported that short-distance taxi fares of 4 kilometers have increased by 10%-15% compared with the same period last year, and driver surcharges have increased.
2.Platform discount comparison: The AutoNavi aggregation platform has become a popular recommendation on Xiaohongshu due to its “Newcomers Instant Discount of 8 Yuan” campaign. According to the actual test, the lowest price is only 9 Yuan for 4 kilometers.
3.Advantages of new energy vehicles: The fare of new energy taxis in Chongqing, Hangzhou and other places is 3-5 yuan (based on 4 kilometers) lower than that of fuel vehicles, triggering discussions on environmentally friendly travel.
3. Cost calculation logic
| Billing items | Standard range | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | 8-13 yuan | Including fees within 3 kilometers |
| Mileage fee | 1.5-2.8 yuan/km | Calculated after exceeding starting mileage |
| Time fee | 0.3-0.6 yuan/minute | Significant increase during congestion |
4. 3 popular tips for saving money
1.Travel during peak hours: The fare increase during the morning peak (7:00-9:00) is up to 30%. For non-urgent needs, it is recommended to travel after 9:30.
2.Price comparison across multiple platforms: It is actually measured that for 4-kilometer orders during the same period, the price difference between different platforms can reach 5-8 yuan (such as Didi Special Express vs. Cao Cao Travel).
3.Carpool priority: If you choose carpooling for work commuting, the cost can be reduced by 40%-50%, but you need to allow 10-15 minutes of waiting time.
5. Hot events related to the entire network
| Date | event | Hot search ranking |
|---|---|---|
| August 5 | Heavy rain in Shanghai causes taxi fare for 4 kilometers to exceed 100 yuan | Weibo TOP12 |
| August 8 | Didi launches fixed-price package within 4 kilometers | Douyin hot list in the same city |
| August 10 | Netizens measured the difference in time between walking 4 kilometers and taking a taxi | Xiaohongshu hot article |
Summary:The current 4-kilometer taxi fare is affected by three factors: city, time period, and platform. Reasonable choice of travel mode can save 20%-50% of the cost. It is recommended that users estimate the cost through the official meter to avoid disputes caused by dynamic price adjustments.
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