For the traffic conditions in Bangkok, Thailand, locals and foreign tourists will always give speechless comments with shaking their heads and sighs. When it comes to the fastest transportation in Bangkok, it is not a motorcycle taxi (Motorbike Taxi, มอเตอร์ไซค์ รับจ้าง) is none other than that. During the New Year in 2015, Wendy and Anya took advantage of the Holiday Inn Sukhumvit 11 hotel to take advantage of the motorcycle taxi on the corner. Here to share the riding experience for your reference.
Motorbike Taxi (Motorbike Taxi) small file
Motorcycle taxis can be said to be the fastest and most dangerous means of transportation. The speed lies in the fact that motorcycles can quickly shuttle in narrow lanes and car arrays. The reason for the danger is also that the motorcycle is a means of transportation with people covered with iron.In fact, according to Thai regulations, you must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. The fine can be as high as 1,000 baht. Therefore, drivers will wear helmets. Many drivers will also prepare passenger helmets. It is recommended that you ask the driver for a helmet before getting on the bus. When a tourist is caught by the police without wearing a helmet, it is the passenger, not the driver, who is punished, not to mention safety considerations.
Motorcycle taxis in Bangkok are usually taken by local residents. They are mainly used as short-distance and fast-moving vehicles. The greeting stations are usually located at corners of alleys, busy streets, shopping malls and MRT stations. The main motorcycle greeting stations are There will be a price list, but the price list is in Thai. Motorcyclists usually wear orange vests with numbers printed on them, and they gather in groups at the greeting station. The identification is very simple and easy.Motorcycle taxis have been actively managed by the Thai government over the past few years, and they have been considered a neat service quality. However, foreign tourists will inevitably still encounter a situation where the charges are slightly higher than those of the locals.
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Motorcycle taxi-hailing experience
The Holiday Inn where we stayed at that time was located at the bottom of Sukhumvit 11, about 500 meters away from Nana MRT station, which was within acceptable walking distance, but it was only a short distance from the Terminal 21 shopping mall at Asoke MRT station. The distance is more than 1 kilometer, which is a bit embarrassing to call a taxi, and it is the moment when the motorcycle taxi is on the field.It just so happened that the entrance of Holiday Inn was the motorbike station, and there was also the station in front of Terminal 21. Motorbikes were the most convenient means of transportation at that time.
▲ Under the rectification of the Thai government, most of the main motorcycle greeting stations will set up price lists, but only if you can understand Thai.
▲ Price list in front of the Holiday Inn Sukhumvit 11 hotel. The charge to Nana Station at the entrance of Soi 11 is 10 baht.
Guide to Motorcycle Taxi Calling
Motorcycle taxis mainly carry passengers for short distances, and the fares start from 10 baht and are charged in increments of 5 baht.Judging from the price list in front of the Holiday Inn Sukhumvit 11 hotel, it is about 11 meters to ride from the bottom of Soi 500 to Nana Station at the entrance of the alley, and the fee is 10 baht.At that time, we were traveling between Holiday Inn and Terminal 21, and the one-way charge was 35 baht. I think we used the charging level for foreign tourists. If we were traveling alone, it was still within the cost-effective range. It is recommended that you check the price before getting on the bus. Within the acceptable range.
Estimated according to the official license price of motorcycle taxis, the total length from the bottom of Lane 11 to the entrance of the lane is about 500 meters, and the charge is 10 baht, and the total length from the bottom of Lane 11 to the subway Phetchabunli station is about 2,000 meters, and the charge is 40 baht. It is roughly estimated that the fee rate is about 500 baht per 10 meters, which is a very rough estimate.
Compared to a taxi’s starting price of 35 baht, which is charged at 400 baht per 2 meters (the farther the distance, the rate will increase if you drive at low speed), the motorcycle taxi rate is quite high, but there is no 35 baht starting price, so there is only one person If you take a ride, a motorcycle taxi is within a range of 2 kilometers and 40 baht, which is quite a discount.
▲ Motorcycle taxis are mainly short-distance, the driver can be said to be a local snake in the area, shuttles between the narrow alleys, and can quickly reach the destination.
▲ Motorcycles will not only shuttle through the car array, but even the narrow cracks on the side of the road can still be drilled.
▲ Riding a motorcycle quickly over the queue of traffic jams can always bring a sense of invigoration, but you must pay attention to safety.
▲ Sukhumvit Road, where traffic is often congested, is the moment for motorcycle taxis to show their talents.
▲ Motorcycles can easily shuttle in the car array, and the degree of danger will increase accordingly.
▲Thailand regulations also stipulate that you must wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle. For the sake of your own safety and purse, don't take a chance.
▲▼ Motorcycles with the ability to shuttle cars will always lead to the scene of a group of motorcycles leading the traffic lights.
▲ Look at the way the motorcycle takes the lead in front of the car, and you can feel its fast speed.
▲ Sometimes, the motorcycle taxi may not carry people, but the goods to be delivered.
▲ The motorcycle driver wears an orange vest with a number printed on it, which is very easy to identify.
How to identify legal motorcycle taxis?
It is rumored that motorcycle taxis were controlled by the underworld for many years, and the business license was taken over by others through transactions. The Land Transport Department re-registered the business license in September 2014. Since January 9, the motorcycle taxi drivers will wear uniforms with their business licenses and stamps on their backs. Note numbered new design orange vest.
Since then, not only passengers can easily identify genuine motorcycle taxis, but the Thai government can also control the number of drivers and gradually improve service quality. Everyone can pay attention to the driver's vest design in the future. I believe that in the future, motorcycle taxis will give tourists more peace of mind.
▲A few drivers wearing orange vests will always gather at each motorcycle greeting station at any time, which is very eye-catching.
▲ You have to be prepared to endure the heat in summer when riding a motorcycle, but it will be particularly cool during the Songkran Festival!
Motorcycle taxis are suitable for riding situations
- The purpose of fast arrival: motorcycles have the advantages of short distances and fast shuttles, rather than low cost. It is suitable for people who want to cross busy streets and reach their destinations quickly.
- Short-distance travel range: From the perspective of metered charges alone, the rate of motorcycle taxis is actually higher than that of taxis, so it is usually applied to short-distance transportation, and the distance is shorter than the range of the taxi's take-off price.
- Single-handed riding: Motorcycles are not like taxis that can carry 2 to 4 people. Each vehicle can only carry one person. It is more suitable for single-handed riding, so it will be convenient and affordable.
Precautions for motorcycle taxi rides
- Negotiate the price beforehand: Although the English of the motorcycle driver is only ordinary, after confirming the destination, you can still communicate the fare simply to avoid other troubles. If the fare exceeds 80 baht, you may have to consider changing to a taxi.
- Obtaining and wearing helmets: In the eyes of the police, foreign tourists are very obvious targets. It is recommended to ask the driver for a helmet before taking the money. I would rather choose a driver who has a helmet prepared. After all, when you are abroad, you have to consider your own safety and pocketbook.
- Pay attention to the riding posture: When the motorcycle is shuttled in the car, it is recommended to retract your knees and keep your feet close to the body. The Thai sister who is sitting on the side in a narrow skirt has practiced. Please don't go to school. Repeatedly emphasize that safety is the most important thing. important.
