Frequently Asked Questions
Traveling abroad is scary especially if it’s your first trip. We’ll take the fear out of it, providing you with a smooth trip. You’ll be so comfortable, you’ll think you’re on vacation.
Will the language barrier in Shanghai be an issue?
We hear you. Language barriers cause a significant barrier to business travelers. Around some large cities, English will be spoken sparingly (although not necessarily clearly). Within most smaller cities, it is virtually non-existent.
Our recommendation to you: ensure you don’t fall into the trap of being stranded within a location without someone that speaks the local language.
Related services: Transportation Shanghai eliminates language barrier issues in two ways. The main method is through our Ground Representative, which is assigned to everyone using our service. No matter what city you’re in, you’ll have a number giving you 24 hour access to Your Dedicated Representative. They will also check in with you and your driver each day to ensure everything is right on schedule.
For those needed further translation services, we offer personal translators that will accompany you to business meetings, eliminating all potential issues with language barriers.
I don’t know how I’m going to get to my hotel. Should I take a taxi?
Taxi services are available in Shanghai; however, the majority speak broken English or don’t speak English at all. It’s a gamble, but the choice is yours.
Our recommendation to you: If you’re going to opt for taxi services, we recommend using them only for leisure activities, as being prompt may leave you late to meetings (not to mention you may have trouble getting there at all).
Related services: Transportation Shanghai’s services take guessing out of the equation. When you arrive, you don’t have to worry about finding a taxi, much less one that speaks English. Our driver will be waiting for you, you’re hotel address already in his hand. When traveling to meetings, he’ll show up on time, ensuring no added frustrations, just a smooth transition from location to location.
I’m going to be visiting multiple cities, how do I get car and drivers for each city?
The more cities you’re visiting, the more complicated travel becomes. Moving from place to place can be exceedingly hard – especially when you’re visiting factories that are almost always outside of city- limits.
Our recommendation: be safe, not sorry. If you’re visiting several locations, opt for a secure service. The last thing you want to do is to leave yourself stranded, wishing you had taken the safer, more luxurious route.
Related services: Trip customization remains the specialization of Transportation Shanghai. Rarely are two trips the same and we take this into account. Your Personal Customer Service representative will work with your itinerary to ensure an efficient solution is reached.