The first fleet of fifteen upscale Mercedes E-350 taxicabs has been launched to serve high-end customers in Bangkok, according to the director-general of the Land Transport department. This is the first step toward raising taxi service standards across the Kingdom, he said. Drivers are fluent in English.
Fares start at THB 150 (around US$ 4.60) for the first two kilometers, and THB 12 (around US$ 0.40) per kilometer thereafter. Waiting time and traffic delays are charged at THB 6 (US$ 0.20) per minute.