Muvmi is an app-based service of shared electric tuk-tuks that runs short trips inside 12 fixed zones of Bangkok, every day from 06:30 to 22:00 (as of October 2026). It is useful for hops of a few kilometers inside one neighborhood, often to or from a BTS or MRT station, but it cannot take you from one zone to another.
Think of it as a neighborhood shuttle you book on your phone rather than a taxi. You pick a pick-up point and a drop-off point from a map, the app matches you with a tuk-tuk, and other passengers going the same way may share the ride unless you book the whole vehicle. The fare is shown in the app before you confirm, and you pay from a prepaid wallet, not in cash.
Muvmi in Bangkok (checked October 2026)
- What it is
- Shared electric tuk-tuks booked in the Muvmi app; up to 6 seats
- Hours
- Every day, 06:30 to 22:00
- Where
- 12 zones in Bangkok; no rides between zones
- Fares
- Shown in the app before booking; not published on the website
- Payment
- In-app wallet topped up by credit or debit card or bank QR code
- Whole tuk-tuk by the hour
- From 350 baht per vehicle per hour
- Tourist day pass
- From 399 baht (Bangkok Value Pass) or 499 baht (Plus Pass)
The 12 zones, and the rule that matters most
Muvmi's help page lists 12 service zones, each with its own network of fixed pick-up and drop-off points (more than 2,500 in total, according to the company):
| Zone | Zone | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Ari – Pradipat | Bang Sue | Chula – Chidlom |
| Sukhumvit | Silom – Sathorn | Phahol – Kaset |
| Ratchada – Rama 9 | Rattanakosin (old town) | Victory Monument |
| On Nut | Bearing – Lasalle | Wongwian Yai |
The rule that catches visitors out is simple: a trip must start and end in the same zone. Muvmi says plainly that it does not offer travel between zones and that it has no current plans to add new areas. If your hotel is in Silom and you want to reach the Grand Palace, Muvmi cannot do it in one ride; the usual answer is the train or the river, then a tuk-tuk inside the old-town zone.
The zones are built around neighborhoods and transit stations, which is why Muvmi describes itself as a way of connecting you to mass transit. Our guide to the BTS Skytrain and MRT explains the main lines, and the Chao Phraya Express Boat is the other easy way into the old town.
How booking and paying work
The steps on Muvmi's own help page are short:
- Download the Muvmi app and log in with a mobile number that can receive a one-time code by text message.
- Top up the in-app wallet with a credit or debit card or a bank QR code.
- Choose a pick-up point and a drop-off point, then the number of passengers, or "No sharing" to book the whole tuk-tuk.
- Walk to the pick-up point. When the tuk-tuk arrives, scan the QR code on the vehicle to pay.
Two practical points follow. You need mobile data and a number that receives texts, so a Thai SIM or a working roaming plan helps; our page on SIM cards and eSIMs covers the choice. And because the wallet is topped up in advance, you cannot simply pay the driver in cash at the end. If your foreign card is declined, our guide to using cards in Thailand lists the usual reasons.
Muvmi stops at points, not at your door. You choose from fixed service points on the map, which are close together in the busier zones. Check where the nearest one is before you rely on it with luggage or in the rain.
What it costs
Muvmi does not publish a per-ride fare table on its website. The price appears in the app once you choose your points and the number of people. On its help page the company says its electric tuk-tuks cost about the same as electric taxis for the same distance, which is a useful benchmark, not a promise.
Two prices are published. Booking a whole tuk-tuk for private use starts at 350 baht per vehicle per hour. And for visitors there is a day pass, valid 06:30 to 22:00:
- Bangkok Value Pass, from 399 baht: the "Blue" area, which Muvmi says covers ICONSIAM, the Grand Palace and Siam Paragon.
- Bangkok Plus Pass, from 499 baht: the Blue area plus a "Yellow" area that adds Emsphere and Terminal 21.
A day pass is worth it only if you will take several rides in one day inside those areas. For a single hop of a few kilometers, the normal shared fare in the app will almost always be cheaper. Muvmi also sells a Chiang Mai Old City day pass from 299 baht (09:00 to 20:00) and books the city's red trucks at an upfront fare; our guide to songthaews explains how those trucks normally work.
When Muvmi beats a Grab
- Short trips inside one zone, such as from a BTS or MRT station to a hotel or office down a long soi.
- Narrow lanes. A tuk-tuk is smaller than a car, which Muvmi itself names as its advantage in small alleys.
- Price certainty without haggling. The fare is fixed in the app, so none of the negotiation described in our guide to ordinary tuk-tuks and their scams applies.
- Sightseeing in the old town with a day pass, if you plan several stops in a day.
When a Grab or the train is the better choice
- Anything crossing a zone boundary, including most trips between neighborhoods.
- Before 06:30 or after 22:00, when Muvmi does not run.
- Airport runs and long distances. These are outside the service; see our comparison of taxis and Grab in Bangkok.
- When you are in a hurry. A shared ride may pick up or drop off other passengers on the way. Booking "No sharing" avoids that at a higher price.
- Heavy rain and heavy luggage. A tuk-tuk is less sheltered than a car, and you must walk to a service point.
If you already use ride-hailing apps, our page on Bolt versus Grab compares the two main ones, and our guide to using Grab covers the basics. For a cheaper fixed-route option in the same areas, the Bangkok city buses are hard to beat on price.
Traveling with a pet, a group or a wheelchair
Muvmi says dogs and cats can ride if you book the "Muv with Pet" option or a private tuk-tuk; the rules of other transport are gathered in our page on traveling around Thailand with a dog or cat. A group of up to six can fill one vehicle and split the fare. We found nothing on the company's pages about wheelchair access, so a traveler who cannot step up into a tuk-tuk should ask Muvmi before relying on it; our guide to accessible travel in Thailand covers the options that are step-free.
Frequently asked questions
Is Muvmi still running in Bangkok in 2026?
Yes. Muvmi's own help and travel-pass pages, checked in October 2026, list 12 Bangkok zones, daily hours of 06:30 to 22:00 and current day-pass prices. The company says it has no plans to add new zones for now.
Can I pay for Muvmi in cash?
No cash payment is described on Muvmi's pages. You top up a wallet in the app with a credit or debit card or a bank QR code, then pay each ride by scanning the QR code on the tuk-tuk.
Can Muvmi take me from Sukhumvit to the Grand Palace?
Not in one ride. Sukhumvit and Rattanakosin are separate zones, and Muvmi does not run trips between zones. Take the train or the river boat to the old town, then use Muvmi inside the Rattanakosin zone if you want.
How much is a Muvmi ride?
Muvmi does not publish per-ride fares on its website; the app shows the price before you book. Published prices are 350 baht per hour for a private tuk-tuk and 399 or 499 baht for the tourist day passes (October 2026).
Sources
- Muvmi – Help and FAQ: hours, zones, payment and private hire (checked October 2026)
- Muvmi Travel – Travel Pass for Bangkok and Chiang Mai (checked October 2026)
- Muvmi – Chiang Mai service (checked October 2026)