Marketing Rounds – Taxi Fares in Miri

December 2, 2015

I was recently in Miri, and was curious about taxi rate differences between KL and Miri taxis.

Example A: The standard rate from Mega Hotel to Lutong is RM30.

According to Google Maps, the distance is 11.1km.

Now this is the scale of rates for KL taxis. Using the figures:

  1. First 1km: RM3.
  2. Next 10.1 km @ RM0.10/115m = 8.90
  3. So, total is RM11.90 one way.

Assuming that the taxi is charging for a round trip:

  1. First 1km: RM3.
  2. Next 21.2 km @ RM0.10/115m = RM18.4
  3. So, total is RM21.4

Example B: The standard rate from Mega Hotel to Imperial Hotel is RM12.

According to Google Maps, the distance is 1km.

Now this is the scale of rates for KL taxis. Using the figures:

  1. First 1km: RM3.
  2. So, total is RM3 one way.

Even assuming there is a 20% error, it seems that Miri taxi drivers have a better deal. What say you, KL-lites?

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Taxis – Jakarta and KL

June 8, 2008

While travelling on business and pleasure, I notice the taxi services in Jakarta are much nicer than the ones in KL. How so?

  1. I’ve never had to enter a taxi that didn’t use the meter when told to. This includes famous and non famous taxi brands. Try that in KL near a) KLCC b) Bukit Bintang c) Indonesian embassy. It’s at least RM10 to anywhere within spitting distance, exponential beyond that.
  2. I’ve never had to wait for a taxi. There are a whole mess around. Now, if we could flood KL with taxis, maybe the problems in a) would disappear…
  3. Taxis in Jakarta are bigger. The reputable ones use Toyotas, with plenty of leg room. In KL, the budget taxis are Proton Sagas. Not that I am complaining about the brand, but when the driver shoves his seat all the way back, there’s about an inch clearance between the back of his seat, and the edge of the back seat.

Why did this entry make it into an engineering blog? It’s a factor to consider when comparing the pros and cons of working in SEA.

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