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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.
Taxi drivers rally at ministry
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 07/11/2019
» About 200 cabbies gathered with their vehicles outside the Transport Ministry in Bangkok on Thursday, repeating several demands including higher fares and a longer service life for their vehicles.
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.
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.
Monorail link planned for Don Mueang airport
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 15/09/2019
» Airports of Thailand Plc plans to build a 3-kilometre monorail electric train route to link Don Mueang international airport with the Bangkok Transit System (BTS) Green Line on the Mor Chit-Saphan Mai-Khu Khot route in Bangkok's northern suburb, Don Mueang airport deputy director Flying Officer Sumpun Khutranon said.
Activists urge govt to ban old public vans
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/08/2019
» Activists have banded together to oppose the Transport Ministry allowing old public vans to stay on the road, saying the measure undermines road safety.