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100 drivers rally to legalise ride-hailing
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/12/2019
» About 100 taxi drivers in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces yesterday gathered at the Department of Land Transport, calling for the legalisation of ride-hailing services.
Discounts mulled to boost rider numbers
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 12/12/2019
» The government is mulling over giving discounts of between 10-52% on expressway charges and electric train tickets for a three-month period, as part of its attempt to boost ridership figures.
Blue Line link trial to start next month
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 06/11/2019
» The Bang Sue-Tha Phra extension of the MRT mass-transit line will open for a public trial run next month, completing the Blue Line's planned loop around the centre of Bangkok.
Will GPS monitoring end the carnage on our roads?
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/10/2019
» First-time minister Saksayam Chidchob is quickly making a name for himself as a rookie politician with a never-ending store of new ideas.
Suvarnabhumi cabbies threaten to cut back services
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/10/2019
» Suvarnabhumi airport taxi drivers have threatened to withdraw some services starting on Nov 1 in a protest against what they say is the government’s failure to ensure fair competition once app-based ride services are legalised.
Ride-hailing plan ignites protest
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/09/2019
» Dozens of taxi motorcyclists yesterday protested outside the Transport Ministry against the planned legalisation of app-based ride-hailing services, as officials stood firm on the plan.
Taxi motorcyclists protest against app-based rivals
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/09/2019
» Dozens of taxi motorcyclists rallied in front of the Transport Ministry on Thursday morning against the planned legalisation of app-based ride-hailing motorcycle services, as officials stood firm on the plan.
Transport Ministry preps ride-sharing bill
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/09/2019
» The Transport Ministry is preparing a draft law to enable private car drivers to serve passengers through ride-sharing apps, despite fierce protest from conventional taxis.
Lane-splitting ban, speed limit planned for big bikes
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 24/09/2019
» The Transport Ministry plans to ban "lane splitting" by big-bike riders and limit their speed to 80 kilometres per hour in built-up areas for safety.
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.