Is there Uber Thailand?

There is no Uber in Thailand, but there is Grab All you have to do is download the app and enter your destination, just like you would with Uber. It is a little more expensive than a taxi or tuk tuk, but the cars are safe, secure and usually air-conditioned—totally worth it for a cross-city journey.

What is UberX?

UberX is the standard Uber service that seats up to 4 passengers. Of all the Uber ride types, only UberPOOL is cheaper. In most cities, UberX cars must be 15 years old or newer and pass a vehicle inspection that looks at basic safety features like brakes, tires, and overall condition.

Is Ride hailing legal in Thailand?

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) will allow companies offering app-based ride-hailing services to operate their services legally from November.

Can Uber drivers cross the border?

Yes Uber will take people across a long as the driver has a passport and no criminal history.

Is taxi cheap in Thailand?

Taxis in Thailand are very cheap relative to western countries. The starting taxi fare is just 35 baht and the meter increases relatively slowly to the distance travelled.

Can Uber drivers refuse long trips?

Now, drivers will be alerted if a ride is likely to take 45 minutes or longer, and they can opt to decline it. Moreover, declining rides won’t negatively impact drivers as much as it did before.

What was the longest Uber ride?

The Youtube celebrity MrBeast took an Uber from North Carolina across the country to Los Angeles, California in an incredible 2,256 mile and 39-hour journey!

Why is there no Uber in Thailand?

Uber was declared illegal and banned in Thailand in November 2014 based on the government’s assessment of how the company licensed cars and drivers. The service continued to operate, but if drivers got caught, they would face fines and jail time.

How much does Uber cost in Thailand?

The base fare is 25 baht and then 1 baht per minute and 4.5 baht per kilometre. Uber Black, which uses sedans and SUVs, charges a base fare of 45 baht plus 2.5 baht per minute and 9.2 baht per kilometre. Flat fares of 1,000 baht are available to Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang airports.