DLT to eradicate unrealistic fare hikes by Bangkok motorcycle taxi operators

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DLT to eradicate unrealistic fare hikes by motorcycle taxi operators

BANGKOK, 11 April 2014 (NNT) - Motorcycle Taxi operators charging fares unfairly during the long Songkran holiday are subject to fine, said Department of Land Transport Director General Atsatai Rattanadilok Na Phuket.

Officials will step up their inspections against violators especially motorcycle taxi operators at major bus terminals like Morchit, the South Terminal and Ekamai, and also motorcycle taxi queues at the Victory Monument and various BTS & MRT stations.

The effort follows numerous complaints of unusually high fare prices charged by the operators as the long holiday kicked off, Mr. Atsatai said.

He cited as an example a fare rise at Morchit Bus Terminal which was twice as high as the normal rate during this period. He said opportunists are subjected to a fine of no more than 5,000 baht.

Mr. Atsatai also urged passengers to report unfair hikes of prices at Hotline 1584. Passengers are also urged to report on rogue operators using inappropriate license plates or regular taxi drivers who refuse to use fare meters.


-- NNT 2014-04-11

[seajae]

whats new, anything to get more money has become the catch cry with this lot, just trying to be like their mafia phuket brothers......

[CelticBhoy]

I would have thought DLT had enough

on his plate back home in the courtroom . . . .

[Loles]

So, they work during songkran while others enjoy fun.

Try to carry people by motorbike in water splash war than complain about higher fares.

Demand/Offer works also in motorbike taxi business.

[bigt116]

I think Loles makes a valid point, this is a crap time of year to be a m/c taxi driver, ergo they do deserve a little extra. However the same can't be said for taxi drivers, they don't spend all day soaking wet.

[siampolee]

DLT to eradicate unrealistic fare hikes by motorcycle taxi operators

Now as a public service the scenario below would indeed benefit us all.

DLT seeks to eradicate unrealistic schemes perpetrated by government ministers and other political operators

[MaxLee]

Yep,... pay 500 Baht fine during Songkran, and next time don't get caught, business as usual....

[3NUMBAS]

its cheaper to take an aircon taxi in many cases instead of using a moto cy !

[petermach]

It seems that DLT has left Phuket for a long time , and tuk tuk ansd taxis do what they want here without any control (fare are 2,3 times Bangkok ones)

[Jonmarleesco]

'... opportunists are subjected to a fine of no more than 5,000 baht.' That sounds like an unusual penalty, in that it is realistic. Have they got that figure right?

[FangFerang]

Here's the dialogue at the police center.

"Hey Chief Porn, we got another call about operator 555,"

"Don't worry about it," the Chief says as he arranges the new medal he gave himself two minutes ago. So little chest, and so many trinkets..."We already got 2000 from him to walk away today."

"Roger, Chief," the junior third corporal major pro-tem, replied. "Tomorrow is another day."

[GeorgeO]

It seems that DLT has left Phuket for a long time , and tuk tuk ansd taxis do what they want here without any control (fare are 2,3 times Bangkok ones)

As is the case with all things in Phuket. I seem to be much wealthier these days since I stopped going to Phuket...!!

[BKKdreaming]

now play the song "that will be the day" by Buddy Holly.......

these guys have no rules , how are you ever going to find them to give them a ticket ?

[somchaismith]

Good luck to that, they're a law unto themselves

[petedk]

Good luck to that, they're a law unto themselves

I agree.

I often hear "After 5 pm double price"

"After 4 pm double price"

"farang big (80 kg) double price."

I used to take motorcycles home from BTS for 20 baht. Suddenly went up to 30 baht. They explained that if I walked the last 10 metres around the corner I could pay 20 baht.

Wife tried and paid 15 baht.

Edited April 12, 2014 by petedk