Taxi in Bangkok booked via ride-share apps, the price is predetermined, why do they run the meter?
Why do taxi drivers booked via ride-share applications (e.g. Grab) start the meter at the beginning of the ride, even though the price is predetermined via the ride-share application in Bangkok, Thailand?
Example: price in red from the meter on the left, and Grab price on the right on the phone, at the end of a taxi ride (I used JustGrab). Typically, the price on the meter is less than the price on Grab. Taxi drivers will charge the Grab price.
According to https://help.grab.com/passenger/th-th/360001800748-%E0%B8%82%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87-JustGrab-GrabCar-%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B0-GrabTaxi (mirror), the price of the ride for JustGrab is fixed (i.e., not metered):
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Is Grab expensive in Bangkok?
In Bangkok, I took a grab taxi for short distance driven by a lady, price was almost doubled showed up in their app and the car was dirty inside with food containers and make up items lady uses at the front seat.How much is a taxi ride in Thailand?
The fare starts at 35 baht and stays there for the first 2 kilometers. The fare gradually works its way up with 2 baht at a time (roughly per km). A surcharge applies in traffic jams (1.25 baht per meter when moving under 6 km/h). Typical taxi fares for going a few kilometers are around 50 baht.Is Grab safe in Thailand?
Grab Thailand is safe, and for many tourists, it is the most convenient way how to get around cities in Thailand. Here are a few reasons why is Grab safe in Thailand: The meter will always be turned on. So no place for scams.Are taxis safe in Bangkok?
Are taxis in Thailand safe? Taxis in Thailand are one of the safest and most efficient ways to travel short to medium distances. To reduce risk, avoid any taxis that charge a flat rate and always make sure the meter reads \u201c35\u201d upon entering.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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