Uber Tests Cash Option For Bangkok
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Thailand has become the latest country where Uber taxi drivers can take cash from a passenger instead of a credit card.
Uber tested its cash payment scheme in Bangkok on Wednesday as an alternative to the credit card option.
Passengers have to tell the firm before the ride about their cash option and pay the driver at the end of the trip, it said on the website.
“Bangkok, as a global business, cultural and tourist hub with a sophisticated rider and driver base is the right environment to conduct this cash experiment,” it said.
Thailand follows nine other countries where cash is a choice for its passengers, Uber spokesman Karun Arya said. The other countries are India, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Peru, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia.
The test run is being held only in Bangkok and does not cover all customers. But the firm said it planned to expand the option for more passengers in the future.
Uber was launched in Thailand in 2014. Bangkok is regarded as one of the three fastest-growing cities in Southeast Asia for the firm.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which other countries currently offer a cash payment option for Uber passengers?
Which other countries currently offer a cash payment option for Uber passengers?
The cash option is available in India, Kenya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Peru, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia. Thailand is the tenth country to test this payment method.
Q.How do passengers in Bangkok specify they wish to pay with cash for their Uber ride?
How do passengers in Bangkok specify they wish to pay with cash for their Uber ride?
Passengers must inform Uber about their preferred cash option before their journey begins. Payment is then made directly to the driver once the trip has concluded.
Q.When was Uber first introduced in Thailand, and how important is Bangkok to the company?
When was Uber first introduced in Thailand, and how important is Bangkok to the company?
Uber launched in Thailand in 2014. Bangkok is considered one of the three quickest-growing cities for the firm across Southeast Asia, highlighting its strategic importance.