webfact Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Minister affirms on 13% taxi fare riseBANGKOK: -- Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong today insisted that taxi fare will be allowed to rise 13% while rejecting taxi association's call for 20% increase.He said Thursday that the 13% increase has been well calculated to cover all cost factors.He said the call for 20% rise was pressed by a small group of taxi drivers as the rest of drivers and operators were happy with the 13% increase.Earlier yesterday the president of the Bangkok Taxi Drivers Cooperative Network, Mr Vitoon Naewpanich claimed the 8-13% gradual rise did not reflect the actual operation cost and called for a review of the adjustment.He also demanded that the Transport Ministry allowed just a single rise in taxi fare as gradual increase meant taxis have to adjust their fare metres several times and also have to come under inspection which takes time and cost.He also urged for tough legal action against illegal taxi operation by black licence plate private cars.Currently there are 100,000 taxis which registered lawfully with the Land Transport Department, breaking down to 80,000 privately owned and company owned taxis, and the rest are rented taxis.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/minister-affirms-13-taxi-fare-rise/ -- Thai PBS 2014-10-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 A rise in fares,plus a much better service,maybe not. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Does that mean we the passengers can soon also expect... - a 13% higher willingness by drivers to switch off their overly loud lukthung and morlam music when requested? - a 13% increase in vehicle interior cleanliness? - 13% fewer mid-journey stops for restroom visits or re-fueling? - a 13% higher willingness by the drivers to use the meter without having to be pushed? - a 13% decrease in refusing a fare/destination for a plethora of shady reasons? - a 13% higher chance of actually getting a taxi during torrential rain storms? - a 13% increase in driving safety? - a 13% increase in traffic law compliance? - 13% less non-working seat belts? - a 13% higher chance that the driver will have change for a 100-baht note? Well, we'll see... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Just count your luck stars your are not on Samui. 1. 50 baht to get in the taxi. 2. 14 baht per Kilometer 3. 50 baht "surcharge" to get out again at the end. IF you can get a taxi to use the meter. And now an official 13% rise which means that Samui's taxi rates are going to go up by a further 20%. Sheesh! R Edited October 30, 2014 by robsamui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Does that mean we the passengers can soon also expect... - a 13% higher willingness by drivers to switch off their overly loud lukthung and morlam music when requested? - a 13% increase in vehicle interior cleanliness? - 13% fewer mid-journey stops for restroom visits or re-fueling? - a 13% higher willingness by the drivers to use the meter without having to be pushed? - a 13% decrease in refusing a fare/destination for a plethora of shady reasons? - a 13% higher chance of actually getting a taxi during torrential rain storms? - a 13% increase in driving safety? - a 13% increase in traffic law compliance? - 13% less non-working seat belts? - a 13% higher chance that the driver will have change for a 100-baht note? Well, we'll see... Meanwhile, on Planet Earth.................................. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Meanwhile, on Planet Earth.................................. So you are happy with the current state of Bangkok taxis then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaobang Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 what about the taxi in Ubon Ratchathani?actually from 30 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bapoboy Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Does that mean we the passengers can soon also expect... - a 13% higher willingness by drivers to switch off their overly loud lukthung and morlam music when requested? - a 13% increase in vehicle interior cleanliness? - 13% fewer mid-journey stops for restroom visits or re-fueling? - a 13% higher willingness by the drivers to use the meter without having to be pushed? - a 13% decrease in refusing a fare/destination for a plethora of shady reasons? - a 13% higher chance of actually getting a taxi during torrential rain storms? - a 13% increase in driving safety? - a 13% increase in traffic law compliance? - 13% less non-working seat belts? - a 13% higher chance that the driver will have change for a 100-baht note? Well, we'll see... so so nanny, depature line are on swampy, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZZPA Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Tried to use Taxis at one time, got frustrated by being refused fares, not using meter and trying to fix a price 3 to 5 times higher, rude, no seat belts, ignoring where you want to be dropped and just making convenient for himself,, etc, etc,, So, gave up and make my own way on motorbike.. Now keep getting pulled over for tea money extraction ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razer Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Is that me getting kicked out of the taxi on the freeway from Don Muang to Sukhumvit because I refused to agree on the THB600 fare demanded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 ...can they simplify the increase to avoid confusion or abuse....??? ...it used to start at 35 baht....will it now be 40 baht....??? ...and the per kilometer or per minute rate.....they should be pasted somewhere, shouldn't they....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbo123 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Was in Bangkok for 3 days last week, used at least 20 times a taxi, around Sukhumvit, just went in the taxi told the driver where to go, he turned on the meter and went there, 20 times no problem.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Was in Bangkok for 3 days last week, used at least 20 times a taxi, around Sukhumvit, just went in the taxi told the driver where to go, he turned on the meter and went there, 20 times no problem.... I believe you had no issues but I thought it was a fun exercise to figure out the 20 taxi rides over 3 day's time. Assuming you slept 8 hrs per day (just an assumption), that's 16 awake hours, x 3 = 48 awake hours / 20 rides = 2.4 rides per hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Was in Bangkok for 3 days last week, used at least 20 times a taxi, around Sukhumvit, just went in the taxi told the driver where to go, he turned on the meter and went there, 20 times no problem.... I believe you had no issues but I thought it was a fun exercise to figure out the 20 taxi rides over 3 day's time. Assuming you slept 8 hrs per day (just an assumption), that's 16 awake hours, x 3 = 48 awake hours / 20 rides = 2.4 rides per hour. Arithmetic error. It's 1 ride every 2.4 hours. But granted, that's still quite a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtom Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) edit: maths corrected by previous poster already Edited October 30, 2014 by longtom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 What's this BS crap . four taxis this morning at 11.00am refuse to go to Don Muang ... What load of rubbish this transport minister speaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Try to go more than 3 klms ... The defence rests your honor ... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 What's this BS crap . four taxis this morning at 11.00am refuse to go to Don Muang ... What load of rubbish this transport minister speaks. From where? Need to catch a plane? Urgent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Was in Bangkok for 3 days last week, used at least 20 times a taxi, around Sukhumvit, just went in the taxi told the driver where to go, he turned on the meter and went there, 20 times no problem.... I believe you had no issues but I thought it was a fun exercise to figure out the 20 taxi rides over 3 day's time. Assuming you slept 8 hrs per day (just an assumption), that's 16 awake hours, x 3 = 48 awake hours / 20 rides = 2.4 rides per hour. Arithmetic error. It's 1 ride every 2.4 hours. But granted, that's still quite a lot. That didn't sound right. Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong2 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Living in Bangkok for 15 years and making use of taxi's about 5 times a week, I can honestly say that 99% of the taxi drivers are ok. I'm fluent in Thai so maybe that helps. Most of them come from Issaan (Roi Et!!) and are honest, decent people. I only get in when they agree to turn on the meter. But most of the time this goes without saying. In 15 years this is only the second time the price increases (correct me if I'm wrong). Price/quality ratio is imo still a bargain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson86 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 even with the increase, thai taxi fares are still cheap compared to taxis in my own country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 It does not matter whether they raise fares or not. Many Taxi driver will continue to demand fixed fare higher than meter prices. Greedy scammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong2 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 It does not matter whether they raise fares or not. Many Taxi driver will continue to demand fixed fare higher than meter prices. Greedy scammers. This is utterly nonsense. Reading this comment makes me wander if the writer has ever been in a Bangkokian taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 even with the increase, thai taxi fares are still cheap compared to taxis in my own country. For God's Sake! You are NOT in your own country. When will people ever ever learn that the only thing that matters in Thailand in the Thai people and the Thai prices. And foreign visitors who come here and rant about how cheap it is just mess it all up for everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvan Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Last night refused by 7 taxis from Soi 5 to Soi 77. Went to the poice, they sent over a cop. The next taxi refused, claimed he was going off duty (with his red light on and waiting for a fare). Cop did nothing. 2nd (very rude) driver took me, shouting most of the way about the police. <deleted> them. Getting only exact change from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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