[nono1973]

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Those in batam be safe and be carefully. Grab and Uber have invaded into batam and some of the texi driver are not happy with it and resulting in lot of bad happpening.

Interesting! I did a bit of digging and found out how to book a Uber Taxi in Batam...here's what I have found dated 1st June 2017.

Whether you are heading to work, enjoying the beatiful Nongsa Beach or exploring Balerang Beach, getting around and exploring Batam are about to get a whole lot easier – as a safe, convenient and affordable ride is minutes away.

Now, you can use Uber app to push a button and get a reliable ride with uberX – our four-wheel option – in minutes, whenever and wherever you are in Batam.

To celebrate the arrival of Uber in Batam, we are giving away a special promo for uberX users. When you take an uberX trip in Batam, enjoy 50% discount until July 31. *The fare that you see in the app is the discounted fare. The promo will not be applied if riders change the destination in the middle of the trip or taking several stops.

Not only that, you can also enjoy 5 FREE RIDES anywhere in Batam up to Rp25,000 (until June 11) by entering the promo code UBERXBATAM in the PROMOTIONS option in the Uber app.

Here are steps on how to apply promo code in the Uber app:

• Open the Uber app.
• Tap “≣ Menu” on the top left of screen.
• Tap “PAYMENT” option.
• Tap “Add Promo/Gift Code”
• Enter your promo code.

Share the #UBERXBatam info on your social media accounts and follow us on Facebook Uber Indonesia, Twitter @Uber_IDN, Instagram @Uber_IDN and LINE Uber Indonesia Official Channel for the latest updates.

...and as for Grab. Pretty much quite similar with the above...

Looking forward to see more competition, and a lower taxi fare in Batam in the near future.

More references on Batam transportation all sum up for my own bookmarking.

Originally Posted by nono1973

Here's my experience :

https://samleong.shop/showpo...postcount=2162

...if you are looking for a taxi in Batam. And more info on transportation in Batam,below link if meant for your further reference.

https://samleong.shop/showpost.php?p=157...postcount=6166

Other phone-booking taxi services in Batam :

Silver Cab : +62 778 461000

Blue Bird Taxi : +62 778 421234

Some hotels, Massage Spa and other business entities in Batam also provide free or cheap enough shuttle services too.

Another "something" below that look interesting in Batam, while I was doing my digging, hehehe....

(below photo does not have anything to do with Grab or Uber)

I will try to look into the above more, in my next Batam trip.

Am KIV-ing for now....

* please avoid quoting my whole long post, thank you.