10k cabs have meters tweaked

Taxi drivers queue to have their meters adjusted on Jan 16, the day the first fare increase in eight years took effect. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

Almost 10,000 taxis have had their meters adjusted in accordance with the recent fare increase, the Department of Land Transport (DLT) said on Tuesday.

Since Jan 16, taxis have been heading to the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal where meter adjustments are being conducted under the supervision of the department. The new base fare of 40 baht, up from from 35 baht, is the first increase in eight years.