Deserted Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Hi there guys, we often use apps like Bolt, Grab and Uber to order a taxi because we live so far into an area of Laksi it is absolutely impossible for us to get one unless we walk 3kms to the nearest major road. This weekend we are going to have to order one between 5 am and 6 am. It's the first time I've tried to order a taxi so early in the morning and wondered if its even possible? I have to be at the train station for 06,30 and have to book online. Is it a problem using these apps at that time, do they have drivers available then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayClay Posted December 20, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2022 If you're taking a taxi between now and then for any reason, you could always try and ask the driver to come back and pick you up on the weekend. Grab also has an option for advanced bookings, but I've never tried it before so I don't know if it's reliable or not. Another option is to book a cheap hotel somewhere central the night before. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 thanks, I'll look into that advance booking option on Grab. Didn't see it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 I've booked in advance with Grab for early morning trips many times. If I am able to book, it's never been a problem. They have always arrived on time, usually a little early. However, sometimes (and it's happening more often recently), I can't make a booking because they don't have a driver/the time is full. When that happens, I call one on the day, but well in advance because there is usually a long wait. So I would suggest you book it as soon as you can. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted December 20, 2022 Author Share Posted December 20, 2022 I can't find the advance booking option. How do I get to it? Where is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppletons Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 13 hours ago, Deserted said: I can't find the advance booking option. How do I get to it? Where is it? Open the Grab app, click on "transport" at the top. On that page, in the "where to" box at the top it says "Now" at the far right. Click that, it's a drop down menu that will allow you to schedule in advance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 12 hours ago, TheAppletons said: Open the Grab app, click on "transport" at the top. On that page, in the "where to" box at the top it says "Now" at the far right. Click that, it's a drop down menu that will allow you to schedule in advance. Thanks but we must have a different version. In the 'where to' box it doesn't say now and there is no drop down menu. It does say 'Add a stop' but when I do that it just goes to ordering for now and doesn't give any other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 Just updated it as well. I downloaded Uber and saw that does have an advance booking option but so far it crashes every time I try to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 In my Grab app, I put the destination in, confirm the pickup location, and then on the next page it lists the types of cars and has the green BOOK button. To the left of that button there is a small icon of a car with a clock. Click that and the options for date and time come upm If you don't have that either, just look around your version of the app. It will be there somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 Thanks, will take another look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Deserted said: I downloaded Uber Uber doesn't exist in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Deserted said: Just updated it as well. I downloaded Uber and saw that does have an advance booking option but so far it crashes every time I try to use it. There is no Uber in Thailand, has been bought by Grab. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 oh, that might explain why it isn't working then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 20 hours ago, Deserted said: Is it a problem using these apps at that time, do they have drivers available then? What makes you think that Bangkok's taxis wouldn't run through the night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deserted Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 Like I said, never ordered one at that time and where we live makes it impossible to get one unless I walk about 3kms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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