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Taxi drivers demand B8.5bn compensation over Grab
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 17/09/2019
» Representatives of taxi drivers rallied at the Transport Ministry on Tuesday, demanding 8.5 billion baht in compensation from the government if the GrabTaxi service is legalised -- and threatening to sue the prime minister and the transport minister if they didn't get it.
Govt mulls QR code to improve taxi rides
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 09/08/2019
» The Department of Land Transport announced a plan to roll out a QR-code-based complaint filing system for taxis to improve passenger service standards, one day after it approved the proposal to raise taxi fares.
BMTA to add 2k buses amid fare outcry
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 09/05/2019
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) plans to acquire a fleet of 2,188 buses to appease city commuters, following outrage over its bus fare hike.
Govt approves new bus fare increase
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 11/04/2019
» The Transport Ministry has given the green light to increasing the price of bus fares in the capital, starting from April 22.
City bus fares tipped for hike
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/11/2018
» City bus fare hikes are likely to be approved after New Year, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has said, as 200 bus operators and staff gathered at the ministry on Monday to call for increases.
B5 minimum taxi fare hike needed, TDRI finds
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/05/2018
» A new policy recommendation on taxi reform is calling for a five baht increase on the minimum fare and also an additional surcharge for traffic delays.
New train to hit 300kph after all
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/02/2018
» The government will not reduce the maximum speed of the 670km Thai-Japanese high-speed train project stretching from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, says Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak.
Govt puts ‘Taxi OK’ scheme in first gear
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/01/2018
» A total of 5,000 taxis under the government’s new “Taxi OK” scheme, are ready to hit the streets, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Friday.
Thai Airways told small planes will ease debt
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/01/2018
» Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn has urged Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to procure smaller aircraft to decrease operation and maintenance costs for some of the national carrier's routes, in a bid to decrease its large debt and keep up with emerging low-cost airlines.