Wonder whether you have been taken for a ride? Read on.....
Information deviant taxi drivers would want to hide from you. Have a look at the charges as they are supposed to be.
Regular / Budget Taxi (usually red and white colored Proton Sagas)
Flagfall - RM 2.00 for the 1st km
Every subsequent 150 meter - 0.10 sen
For long distances every 1 km - 0.70 sen
Waiting / speed less than 20 kph - 0.10 sen every 45 seconds
3rd & 4th passenger - 0.20 sen each
Usage of boot space - RM 1.00 flat rate (driver has right to limit quantity)
Toll charges - According to tolls
On call - RM 2.00
12 midnight - 6 am - 50% surcharge
Going to the airports - Meter charge + RM12 + Toll charges
+ Passenger count + Luggage in Boot
or go by standard rates charged which starts from RM65
Premium Taxis (bright yellow Perdanas or blue Hyundai Sonatas)
Flagfall - Rm 3.00 - 6.00 for 1st km
Other charges are estimated at - 3 times the regular taxi rate
- Rates subject to change periodically when Taxi associations apply to the Ministry of Transport for increases
- Tipping is not expected but should be given for good service
If you need a good and relaible taxi while in Kuala Lumpur I can recommend a couple of trusted cabbies whom we have been using for more than 10 years.
