Ordering up a taxi.

[Deserted]

Do the regular taxis still have a number you can call to order one? Haven't done it in years but from memory there was a surcharge of 20baht and you had to wait a few minutes. That's fine because I need to get hold of a bigger, regular taxi, if that makes any sense. Yes I know there's Grab but that's the more expensive option I would prefer not to opt for. Just wondered if the old system is still in use.

[Dagfinnur Traustason]

Yes! Last time I went with one it was. About 1 year ago, though. That was in Ubon, so I guess it´s an even bigger chance that they are using the system in BKK.

 

 

[Mike Teavee]

Try Bolt, much cheaper than Grab...

 

There's also an App called inDriver where you can offer to pay xxx baht for your journey (have yet to try this one) 

[richard_smith237]

When UBER was around Grab were better, more competitive on pricing and promo’s etc.

When UBER were forced out, Grab’s model became one more akin to a monopoly, prices increased.

 

I wonder how long Bolt will last before its forced out again - I’ll give bolt a try, it seems they are about 30% cheaper than Grab (i.e. a 90 baht Grab is 62 baht on Bolt)

 

There are other Taxi Apps like ‘All Thai Taxi’ but they were simply too small, I never successfully ‘landed’ one of these taxi’s.

 

[Deserted]

ok thanks, shall look into this.

[dddave]

Bangkok Taxi Co-operative 0 2880 0888

Charoenmueng Radio Network 0 2215 1584

Nakornchai Taxi Radio Network 0 2878 9000

[lujanit]

1681 will get you to a taxi booking service.  Excellent English.  20 baht booking fee.

[nickcar]

I have used Lineman with great success 4 or 5 times in recent weeks. 

[kingstonkid]

Deserted are you looking for a  taxi so you have the same type car.  I did this and still do by getting the phone number of one of the drivers in my area. You can call and make arrangements with them

[MrMilk]

I dont need a taxi. I dont even live in Bangkok. Yet here I am spending my time on a Sunday reading a thread about how to pre-book a taxi in Bangkok

[AgMech Cowboy]

On 11/28/2020 at 11:16 AM, lujanit said:

1681 will get you to a taxi booking service.  Excellent English.  20 baht booking fee.

Sad to join this discussion so late.

@lujanit Really, you've been able to get  an English speaking dispatcher. I shall try...

On 11/29/2020 at 10:04 AM, nickcar said:

I have used Lineman with great success 4 or 5 times in recent weeks. 

@nickcar "Lineman"? I've never heard of this app. Do you mean "LINE"? I'll see if I can find this Lineman app.  too.

 

This info is useful to me; although, I have 'that guy' (taxi driver) who I can LINE and get a taxi booking. But, Sometimes he's on the other side of Bangkok (or upcountry). It'd be nice to be able to actually call a dispatcher and get the nearest taxi. (I am not a grab fan)

[lujanit]

4 hours ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

Really, you've been able to get  an English speaking dispatcher. I shall try...

You get connected to an automated voice, just press whatever number you want for English.  Never failed me yet.