Chiang Mai report 2018

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The guy in the hotel called it "Uber" but it could well have been "Grab."

Whatever the name, the service was great. The cars arrived quickly and were shiny and new. The inside was also very clean. And the drivers were very friendly. You actually pay the driver in the car, so the 93 baht is just rounded up. Today I tipped the driver and he was very surprised.

It makes me wonder why the tuk-tuk drivers still ask for 150~200 baht for a trip that only costs me 93 baht. The cheapest tuk-tuk trip from downtown has cost me 100, and for the same price I could travel in air-conditioned comfort. I don't have my phone with me when I go out so have to rely on tuk-tuks to get back to the hotel.

At the end of the day, the market will decide. Tuk-tuks could be on their way out.

I'll keep Washdrop in mind, as it may come in handy depending on how long I stay in Chiang Mai.