Originally Posted by
rbAA
The driver refused to use the meter, so I gave him THB200 which he felt was low as he wanted 400. I told him he should have used the meter, which the Bell Captain told me might have been over 400 with the tolls.
You did fine. The meter would have been about 200 and tolls at 10PM are not necessary with street grade travel being mostly unimpeded. Its interesting how uninformed Bell Captains can be and/or they shill for the taxis as well (not saying that's what happens at the GH but all over town it sure does).
Originally Posted by
mileageking
Not cool giving only THB200.
Originally Posted by
Kacee
+1
That's just cheap. These guys are trying to make a living (and usually, support a family). Considering the wealth of their passengers - who are often paying more for one night's hotel than they make in a week - I can't really blame them for trying to squeeze out an extra 100 THB or so.
Disagree entirely.
Originally Posted by
Kalboz
It suits him well ... the taxi driver should have used the meter just like he agreed to do so when he assumed this job. Bangkok taxis operate on a meter system with fares regulated by Thailand's Department of Land Transport.
Indeed. And the 200 fare is about right for the ride sans tolls. Now the 50baht airport departure will be eaten by the driver and that part is the only thing I find lacking from the scenario.