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Taken for a ride
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 09/07/2014
» When the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) announced its plan to organise public transport, I welcomed the initiative. The headaches over taxi rides around Bangkok is something that needs to be addressed, considering that it’s one of our main public transport options. Of course there are professional and well-behaved cabbies, but it’s not wrong to say that there is still plenty of room for improvement, as complaints from passengers are heard on a daily basis.
Modified cabs cater to neglected clientele
News, Published on 31/05/2014
» On a fine day, catching a taxi to get around the city is quite easy. But it’s a different story if your particular circumstances require extra services, such as help with physical disabilities.
Grab a romantic taxi ride
Life, Published on 07/02/2014
» A pair of lovers will enjoy a safe taxi ride at a special price, plus lovely treats throughout Valentine's week, with just a click of an app.
Cab connector
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/11/2013
» The smartphone app called Easy Taxi was originally developed in Brazil in 2011 to help people find cabs. Since then, it has rapidly expanded and is now available in 18 countries. Felipe Kasinsky, 31, is the young CEO of Easy Taxi in Thailand. He talks to us about how the app benefits both passengers and drivers (but most importantly, saves us all from face-to-face taxi rejection). Go to facebook.com/EasyTaxiThai, Twitter @EasyTaxiThai or www.easytaxi.com for more info.
Taxis end strike at Chiang Mai airport
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 16/09/2013
» CHIANG MAI - Metered taxi operators will resume services at Chiang Mai airport on Tuesday after a 12-day strike over a plan to hike monthly parking fees by 26 per cent.
Ministry considers CCTV cameras for all taxis
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/09/2013
» If the Transport Ministry has its way, it won't be too long before your trip by taxi is recorded on CCTV, ensuring that your driver — and you too — behave properly.
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.
Chiang Mai taxi strike continues
Cheewin Sattha, Published on 06/09/2013
» CHIANG MAI – Chiang Mai airport has lined up another taxi company to serve passengers as metered taxi operators continue their strike over a 26% increase in monthly parking fees.
There's no failure here
News, Published on 24/06/2013
» Re: "Chula sends its students back to square one" (BP, June 22).
Phitsanulok taxi drivers protest
Chinnawat Singha, Published on 04/05/2013
» PHITSANULOK - Metered taxi drivers are demanding that the provincial governor take action to stop the jamming of their radios, which is preventing them from picking up passengers.