Phuket
Metered cabs to start April 1

PHUKET: Metered yellow and blue taxis will be cruising Phuket’s streets from April 1, says the proprietor of the private company starting the service. Tawatchai Meeniam, Managing Director of Phuket Metered Taxi Service Co, told the Gazette today that he hopes to start with five taxis, all of them new Mitsubishi Lancers. Fares for the 24-hour service will be 30 baht for the first two kilometers and four baht for each additional kilometer. The taxis will be based at a dispatch center on Surin Rd. They will be active around Phuket International Airport, Phuket Bus Station, Tesco Lotus Supercenter and Big C. “I think this is a good chance for people to have more choice in transportation,” K. Tawatchai said. The taxi boss has previously dismissed concerns of conflict between his company and the island’s existing tuk-tuk and motorcycle taxi drivers, saying, “If they want to become our staff, they are welcome.” K. Tawatchai said 2,000 brochures explaining the metered taxi service will be distributed to the public before April 1.
Get more from The Thaiger
Join the conversation and have your say on Thailand news published on The Thaiger.
Thaiger Talk is our new Thaiger Community where you can join the discussion on everything happening in Thailand right now.
Please note that articles are not posted to the forum instantly and can take up to 20 min before being visible. Click for more information and the Thaiger Talk Guidelines.
- Best of3 days ago
Siam Paragon wins the Best Luxury Shopping Mall 2022 Award
- Education20 hours ago
Why you should study Thai to explore Thailand
- Events2 days ago
“Eat Out with Marriott Bonvoy”: enjoy food discounts all the way
- Bangkok3 days ago
Thai woman fined 54,000 baht at airport after entering country with designer brands
- Tourism4 days ago
Thailand tourism authorities expect 1 million arrivals per month starting June
- 360 Reviews3 days ago
The best private villas to rent in Bangkok for 2022
- Coronavirus (Covid-19)3 days ago
Changes to Thailand’s Covid-19 restrictions to take effect June 1
- Coronavirus (Covid-19)3 days ago
Deadline to apply for “Covid” visa extension extended by 2 months
You must be logged in to post a comment Login