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Fairness runs both ways
News, Published on 02/02/2015
» A surge in reports about cheating taxi drivers began two weeks ago. A Japanese resident, Akihiro Tomikawa, posted an account of an argument with a driver at Suvarnabhumi airport. The bilingual Facebook story by Mr Tomikawa, who calls himself Koki Aki, attracted thousands of likes and comments.
Voice of Taxis group urges rate changes, negotiated fares
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2015
» A Facebook page representing taxi drivers urged authorities to modernise public-transport laws and allow metered fares based on the type of vehicle used and the time of day.
An Uber problem for taxi patrons
News, Published on 24/12/2014
» Uber services, including the premium limousine-like Uber Black and the normal taxi-like Uber X, were declared illegal in Thailand by the Department of Land Transport at the end of November. The Uber Company had been using improperly registered public vehicles for Uber X services. Moreover, both Uber Black and Uber X's drivers do not hold the required public vehicle driver's licences. The department's order is, therefore, valid since such services are in violation of vehicle-use provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act.
Why Uber won't work here
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 07/12/2014
» How dare they. How … dare … they. Uber has set up shop in Bangkok and Phuket. Uber is the new app you can download onto your smartphone. You register yourself along with your credit card, then whenever you need to go somewhere you call it up and choose between a regular or a luxury car.
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.
The new wheel deal
Asia focus, Published on 24/11/2014
» Nearly everyone in Bangkok has a tale to tell about a taxi ride gone wrong — the driver didn't want to use the meter, he didn't know where he was going, or he simply didn't want to take you at all because the trip wasn't worth the money.
What's new in business news: October 8, 2014
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/10/2014
» Taxis must behave for higher fares, high risk of unrest remains in Thailand & bidding begins for green Line extension to Saphan Mai.
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.
Taxi operators demand fare hike
Online Reporters, Published on 23/09/2014
» The Taxi Cooperatives Network, which operates cabs in Bangkok and nearby provinces, has called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to allow a 20% increase in fares to offset fuel pump price rises and increases in the cost of living.