If you need a taxi in Sao Paulo...........

Generally the taxis display cards of actual tariffs in the window, the starting price being 3 $. There are ordinary taxis, which are hailed on the street, or at taxi stations such as Praca da Republica, radio taxis and deluxe taxis. For Radio Taxis, which are more expensive but involve fewer hassles, you can call at 974 0182 for Central de Taxi or 5061 6630 for Central Radio Taxi;