In Thailand, tuk-tuk apps spare tourists the hassle of haggling

In Thailand, tuk-tuk apps spare tourists the hassle of haggling

KOSUKE INOUE, Nikkei staff writer BANGKOK — Ride-hailing apps are making Thailand’s ubiquitous three-wheeled tuk-tuk taxis more accessible to foreign tourists by eliminating the need for cumbersome price negotiations with drivers. Urban Mobility Tech, which launched its MuvMi ride-hailing service four years ago, offers larger electric tuk-tuks that can carry up to six people, compared with three or four passengers for regular-sized ones.