jack00 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Whats the best rules for dealing with rip off taxi drivers? I agree a price (350b), give him the money at the destinstion and he says no, i want more (500b) If i call the tourist police, who would they side with??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Best approach is to insist they use the meter, and find another one if they refuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack00 Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Used the metre, but still wanted more, saying it did not include moterway tolls, luggage ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 You pay the tolls yourself at the toll booth, usually. But didn't you just say you agreed a price, rather than using the meter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingalfred Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Dont use the scamming scum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack00 Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wheb i got in i asked how much, He said 500 no metre, i said no, use metre, its only 350b ive done the journy before, so we used the metre; but when we got there he said no, you pay more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I'd have walked away when he tried the 'no meter' thing. Plenty of taxis out there, no need to get in one who's already attempted to rip you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wheb i got in i asked how much, He said 500 no metre, i said no, use metre, its only 350b ive done the journy before, so we used the metre; but when we got there he said no, you pay more So. In your OP where you said you agreed a price you infact did not.... why the need to tell lies ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Who paid the tolls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Vote with your feet if they try scamming you, Just say no thanks i want taxi meter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Just use the meter and pay any tolls as they come up. No more and no less really. I use grab taxi all the time and never come across any "rip off" drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Who paid the tolls? Passenger (if the meter is used), otherwise depends on what is agreed upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldragon Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Wheb i got in i asked how much, He said 500 no metre, i said no, use metre, its only 350b ive done the journy before, so we used the metre; but when we got there he said no, you pay more Pay the tolls and you go and the meter when you arrive, then walk away. I suppose the next thing you're gonna tell us is he wouldn't give you the correct change back, but that's why you should always carry amounts close to the approximate price of the journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I've taken numerous taxis here, never had a single problem. If they don't want to use the meter, I simply close the door and hail the next cab. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 If there is a problem after any original agreement, you simply ask him to call the Police or you will. I once took a cab from Swamppy to Mochit, got in, meter on, no issue. However as we were travelling I noticed the meter seemed rather "fast". I said nothing until we stopped at Mochit, a trip I had taken many times and knew, give or take a little, what the fare would be. I refused to pay what was on the meter, explained in my opinion the meter was tampered with/wrong. He tried for more I told him to call the Police, or I will, up to him, he then said well ok, what you pay? I said what I usually pay, he took the money and drove off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Who paid the tolls? Passenger (if the meter is used), otherwise depends on what is agreed upon. I didn't ask who 'pays' the tolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipi Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I have had less than a few hassles with cab drivers. Normally I am happy to pay the fare/ tolls; or agreed rate. Actually, they are one of the few service providers I like tipping occasionally. When I get a ride from A to B and the driver is fun and chat about themselves (especially the ones with a photo of the kids on the dash), why not give them an extra hundred baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MobileContent Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I ask them in Isaan if they use a meter and if they reply I can figure often out from where they come. If they allow me to smoke in the taxi I will give them more and if they don't I will still give them more. Got 50 S$ per trip from the company, so if they ask for 400-500 Baht and sign me 1000 Baht why not. Most of the time I take limo but at certain times the limos are full. Its a good tip for the driver and I too make 50%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Dont use the scamming scum And: - Call the hotline numbers and report the driver, or the tourist police, and take his photo and photo of the car reg no., etc. - Call grab taxi or All Thai taxi and deal with honest operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fey Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 They can pull the same scam even if the meter is on. Its not a fare misunderstanding, its a scam, please note the difference! If your stuff is in the trunk you'll have to pay or try the tourist police. Usually they wont wait and will either give in or drive off with your valuables in the trunk. If you have lots of stuff like coming from the airport its best to pay a little more for uber just for the piece of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomyai Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Used the metre, but still wanted more, saying it did not include moterway tolls, luggage ..... Did you all-inclusive your deal or was it 350 baht plus extras................lol. I offered 400 from nana to suwannapoom, 5am. Driver took it but still turned on meter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomyai Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 Dont use the scamming scum And: - Call the hotline numbers and report the driver, or the tourist police, and take his photo and photo of the car reg no., etc. - Call grab taxi or All Thai taxi and deal with honest operators. You dont know if their honest till you deal with them. Same goes for girls..............lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I have had less than a few hassles with cab drivers. Normally I am happy to pay the fare/ tolls; or agreed rate. Actually, they are one of the few service providers I like tipping occasionally. When I get a ride from A to B and the driver is fun and chat about themselves (especially the ones with a photo of the kids on the dash), why not give them an extra hundred baht? Why not? Because the next time they see a farang they demand the extra 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Used the metre, but still wanted more, saying it did not include moterway tolls, luggage ..... Did you all-inclusive your deal or was it 350 baht plus extras................lol. I offered 400 from nana to suwannapoom, 5am. Driver took it but still turned on meter! Because if he gets checked and the metre is not running he will be in deep troubles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Used the metre, but still wanted more, saying it did not include moterway tolls, luggage .....toll is never included with the metre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerminalVelosity Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Just do what the Russians do barter an agreed price, when they get to the destination they pay half of the agreed price and just walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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