taxi from Central Plaza to just east of horse racing track: 84 baht.. Taxi further east about 4 more km: 92 baht.. This was within the past week... So meters are clickin'....

Great stuff.

Imagine the tuk tuk mafia arent happy

As I walked past what's left of Udon Supermarket today (near what was the old Top World), I was thinking about the many many ways Udon has improved over the years. I'll add metered taxis to the list!

Thank you for the info re the meter taxi meters,was wondering costwise to get to the races.thanks

I used a taxi from outside the Plaza to take me to the airport mid-July.
Meter on, automatically.
Cost 62 baht, very satisfactory service.
The non metered taxis (& even a rough riding tuk tuk) charge a 200 baht flat fee for the same journey.

On the way back in, yesterday, via Udon airport, I was disappointed to note that very little seems to have changed there in way of either parking or a legally organised taxi service!!

boagsman wrote: ↑

August 19, 2017, 5:01 pm

Thank you for the info re the meter taxi meters,was wondering costwise to get to the races.thanks

Last time we used a taxi to go to the races from the Irish Clock it was about 140 Baht.

Bob Helm Said.....On the way back in, yesterday, via Udon airport, I was disappointed to note that very little seems to have changed there in way of either parking or a legally organised taxi service!!......Yes Bob 100% Agree.....

at the airport I reckon you'd have to ask a taxi driver dropping you off who prohibits them from queuing at the airport.... The "taxi kiosk" at the arrivals area seems to have the monopoly on taxis/vans leaving the airport...

200 baht . Fixed price from airport for private taxi with green plate.

Yesterday, Monday Aug 28th, at about 19:30, i took a taxi from Central to return home. The driver did not start the meter until i asked him to do so. He did not look too happy. I did not tipped. BTW has is the minimum charge ? Any surcharge after 8 PM ?
Thanks all.

Not enough for the number of cars that seem to want to use it - or maybe not sensible enough restrictions/charges on those that do park there..
Parking on the 'green area' after the tarmacked car park seems a risky option this wet season too!!!