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Government to cull tuk-tuks
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/04/2016
» Transport authorities will curb the number of tuk-tuks on the roads as a recent increase is affecting quality controls on the iconic three-wheel passenger vehicles.
Another taxi fare rise in July
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 10/06/2015
» The Transport Ministry will approve another rise in the fares of metered taxis serving Bangkok and an increase in passenger surcharges at Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports in July.
Taxi fare hike delayed as officials eye Uber shutdown
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/12/2014
» Transport Minister Prajin Juntong Monday postponed a planned increase in taxi fares while saying officials would ask ride-sharing service Uber to halt operations in Thailand.
Taxis must ‘behave’ for higher fares
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/10/2014
» Taxi fares are set to increase by December under government plans to help drivers cope with rising operating costs — on the provison that drivers clean up their act.
CCTV due for Bangkok taxis
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/09/2013
» The Transport Ministry is considering making taxi operators install closed-circuit television cameras in all cabs to boost passenger safety.
Taxis in bind for highway robbery
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/06/2012
» The Transport Ministry will pursue tough actions against providers of public transportation and other services who are accused of overcharging tourists in the popular holiday destinations of Phuket, Samui and Krabi.
Ministry OKs increase in taxi flagfall
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 12/03/2012
» The Transport Ministry has agreed to an increase in the starting fare for metered taxi services in light of the recent rise in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas for vehicles.