Army Cracks Down On 'Extortionate' Motorcycle Taxis

[jacko45k]

they said they were going to crackdown in pattaya, but nothing has changed. i was in hua hin and bangkok i saw fare board posted at taxi points, no such thing in pattaya.

The news channel reported the minimum fare would be 40 baht now, so that the guys could make a decent living... that means they are going up.

I was walking around yesterday and didn't see a single posted price list at any of the stations.

And surely there will need to be 2 prices for each ride!

[jimbeam1]

How about a crackdown on taxis to ensure they pick up passengers.

Youv'e missed the boat that one has already happened? Honest.

As with the crackdown on illegal parking?

jb1

Edited July 24, 2014 by jimbeam1

[harrry]

How about a crackdown on taxis to ensure they pick up passengers.

Happened one year ago. They're all fined 1000b each.

And that lasted about a month - strictly for show. But lately, have not had any problems getting the first taxi that comes along to take me on my 8 km ride home.

As for the Motocy' drivers - most in my area are polite and honest and still charge the minimum fare down the soi' - 10-15 bt depending on how far you go, plus most have short hair/crew cuts with the heat so the military would fit in easily if they felt it necessary. Guess we are lucky here in this area.

Short haircuts is often a sign their last home was in jail.