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May 21, 2015 | 6:56 am

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Originally Posted by schoflyer

FYI: I used Uber on my last trip to BKK. While I was collecting my luggage there were 3-4 cars waiting. When I exited the customs hall, I snagged the last car. Flat rate 1000 to Sukhumvit.

Thanks for the data point. Kind of high IMO as I find a meter taxi to be no more than 500b to lower Suk including meter charges + tolls + airport departure fee + tip. And I think most taxi drivers would be quick to accept a flat 500b off the meter for the trip. Feels like roughly half of the Uber tariff goes directly to Uber which explains the difference.

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