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In an effort to enhance the professionalism of taxis in Penang, many have started to use the meter - previously resisted by many of the taxis citing a wide range of reasons and excuses.
Always choose a taxi that uses a meter. You can find these with a sticker on their door (see picture).
Taxi stands are not as common as bus stops in Pulau Pinang. Also, taxis are not as ubiquitous on the streets in Pulau Pinang than they are in other major cities.
Georgetown Taxi: 04-2299467, 04-2617098
BJ Radio Taxi: 04-6430161 & 012 572 6487
Taxi Drivers Association: 04-2625721
Sunshine Radio Taxi: 04-6425961
Jade Auto Company: 04-2263015
Bayview Taxi Stand:
Super Radio Taxi Service Center: 04-281-8766, 282-8753
Individual Taxi Driver Contacts
Vincent Yeap: 012 -531 3250 or 017 - 4628 622, recommended by Colleen
Johnny: 04 2814535, recommended by Jennifer
Despite repeated calls from the government and various quarters, there are still many taxis in Penang (but not all) who refuse to use the meter. I would recommend that you do not use the.
Still, if they are the only option available, you need to do some negotiation with the driver before climbing on board. What the taxis do is determine a fixed rate for most journeys. Most taxi drivers agree to honor this rate. Hence even if you ask a few taxis, you are likely to be given the same price which they have agreed among themselves.
What is that fixed rate? Ah, that is for them to know and for us to find out. But people who are familiar with taking taxis in Pulau Pinang will soon be familiar with it. Also, the rate tends to be quite uniform among the different taxi companies.
As taxi rides can be much more expensive than taking the bus, you should carefully evaluate the options before calling the taxi. On the other hand, taxis provide the convenience of traveling from point to point, and for transporting of luggage.
What's the minimum price? It used to be RM4.00, but not really sure now, considering the meter's been thrown out the window.
The following are fare estimations contributed by feedback from members who wrote to me:
George Town to Batu Ferringhi: RM30.00
George Town to Bayan Lepas: RM20.00
George Town to Airport: RM30
George Town to Gurney Plaza: RM12.00
Gurney Plaza to Macalister Road: RM12.00
Air Itam to Komtar / Weld Quay Bus Terminal: RM12.00-RM15.00
Air Itam to Gurney Plaza: RM15.00
Air Itam to Airport: RM28.00-RM30.00
Air Itam to Batu Ferringhi: RM28.00-RM30.00
Altera to Green Lane: RM25.00
Bayan Baru to Airport: RM15.00
BJ Court to Altera: RM15.00
Queensbay Mall to Island Park: RM20.00
Penang Plaza to Island Park: RM17.00
Island Park to Airport: RM23.00
Gurney Hotel to Upper Pulau Pinang Road: RM10.00-RM15.00
Pulau Tikus to Gurney Hotel: RM10.00
Mainland to Airport: RM45.00
Batu Ferringhi to Airport: RM60.00
Batu Ferringhi to Komtar: RM35.00
Batu Ferringhi to Island Plaza: RM20.00
Batu Ferringhi to One-Stop Midlands: RM25.00-RM30.00
Tour by Taxi: RM25.00-RM30.00 per hour
Taking the Airport Limousine
There is an airport limousine service (that's a glorified way to call an airport taxi). You buy a coupon at the arrival level, then go outside to take the limo that is queuing up for passengers. Pass the coupon to the driver and tell him where exactly you are going. The fare is as follows:
RM14.00: To Bayan Lepas up to Tabung Haji
RM22.00: To Mutiara Perdana, Jalan Tengah, Jalan Mayang Pasir, Sungai Tiram, Free Trade Zone Phase 1 & 2, Kampung Seronok, and Permatang Damar Laut
RM26.00: To Kampung Jawa, Batu Maung, Teluk Tempoyak, Free Trade Zone Phases 3 & 4, Sungai Ara, Sungai Dua, Queensbay Mall, Batu Uban, Gelugor, and Bukit Jambul
RM31.00: To Jalan Yeap Chor Ee, Bukit Gelugor, Jalan Tengku Kudin, Green Lane, Batu Lanchang, and Jelutong
RM38.00: To George Town up to Weld Quay, to Air Itam, and to Balik Pulau
RM47.00: To Mount Erskine, Tanjung Tokong, Marina Bay, Island Plaza, Chee Seng Garden, Pantai Acheh
RM60.00: To Batu Ferringhi, Mount Pleasure, up to Teluk Bahang
Acknowledgement
I wish to thank Loh Chee Kuang, Poay Kuan, HT Khor, Colleen Dunk, SB, Kamarul Syahril Kamal, Ewe Hean, PC Ong, Jennifer De Vries, Calvin Yeo, Michelle Loh, Pay Fern, Laura Joseph, Rani, Lucy Friedland, Peky for information on this page.
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