What's the deal with LineMan at the moment ?

[Aurelien]

I've used LineMan application for food delivery for years, never had issues. Around 1 month ago, the fees suddenly became higher, up to 20 bahts per order, no matter the distance. It used to be only 2 or 3 bahts. At first i thought it was because of rainy days but it stayed that way. More, the app keeps canceling my orders and i have to try 3 or 4 times before finding a driver while before, it was instantaneous. Any ideas why ? Or did you notice the same thing ? 

[Bill97]

Yes of course.  It is because the Australian dollar is down.

[couchpotato]

17 minutes ago, Bill97 said:

Yes of course.  It is because the Australian dollar is down.

Amazing post..how do you connect the $AUST with Thai Lineman app.🤔

[JBChiangRai]

Maybe Lineman tells the rider you're tipping history?

[TheAppletons]

It's the business model.

 

They start with a low delivery fee, get you used to ordering through their app, then once they have a steady customer base they increase the fee to improve profitability.

 

As far as cancelled orders because there are no drivers, you do know that we've had rampant flooding in parts of town over the past 10 days or so, right?  That means (a) fewer drivers as some cannot get to work and (b) increased demand for food delivery as potential diners cannot get out and about.

 

This exact scenario also applies to Bolt, Grab, Food Panda, inDrive, etc.  

 

 

[Old Curmudgeon]

8 hours ago, Aurelien said:

the fees suddenly became higher ... More, the app keeps canceling my orders and i have to try 3 or 4 times before finding a driver while before, it was instantaneous.

 

Thanks for posting about this, @Aurelien.

I've noticed similar and was wondering, too.

 

From recent experience in Bangkok, I can report similar problems there.

Suggests the fundamental problem may be LineMan operations with CM flooding just adding to the situation.

[novacova]

10 hours ago, Aurelien said:

Around 1 month ago, the fees suddenly became higher, up to 20 bahts per order, no matter the distance. It used to be only 2 or 3 bahts.

Are you really so cheap to come here and complain about what amounts to a measly ~$0.60 USD extra for a delivery? Why not just stock up on a few cases of mama noodles and solve the financial crisis.

[JBChiangRai]

I don't use Lineman, I use Foodpanda and grab, I know with Foodpanda my tip is shown to the rider and it probably affects his decision to accept the order.  I always tip 10 baht, occasionally 20 on a bigger order.

[Thingamabob]

20 hours ago, couchpotato said:

Amazing post..how do you connect the $AUST with Thai Lineman app.🤔

Lighten up !

[john donson]

same as grab, was cheaper then taxi, now more expensive...

 

penetration

 

of the market

 

market not happy