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Ride-hailing apps run Indonesian tuk-tuks off road
AFP, Published on 25/03/2018
» JAKARTA: Auto-rickshaw driver Zainuddin used to make decent money navigating Jakarta's congested roads and narrow alleyways.
Ride-hailing fairness sought
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/09/2019
» Policymakers should regulate ride-hailing services by taking into account personal driving licences and semi-liberalisation of related operators, according to the Thammasat Consulting Networking and Coaching Center (CONC).
Line Man Ride enters ride-hailing fray
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 06/11/2024
» Line Man Wongnai is offering an electronic ride-hailing service promising an affordable price and safety, in a bid to fill a price gap and capitalise on a local market projected to be worth 34 billion baht in five years.
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.
Ride-hailing needs practical rules
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 07/10/2019
» I do not own a car. In fact, I don't even drive, so I rely totally on public transport -- buses, taxis, motorcycle taxis (if needed) and mass-transit trains -- to commute around Bangkok. I rarely use ride-hailing apps, although many of my friends find the service more convenient than regular taxis and they like the promotions.
Hailing ride to better urban mobility
News, Gunn Jiravuttipong & Natcha O-charoen, Published on 28/03/2018
» The emergence of ride-hailing firms such as Uber and Grab, which recently merged their services in Southeast Asia, has received mixed responses. With the use of smartphone apps to connect commuters with drivers, this service, said to be a disruptive innovation to the existing point-to-point transport industry, has enjoyed consumer support due to its convenience and other benefits.
Poll: Majority back legalised ride-hailing
Published on 16/11/2019
» An overwhelming majority of people nationwide want to see ride-hailing services legalised, mainly for safety reasons, according to an opinion survey.
Ride hailing gets private car boost
News, Published on 26/05/2021
» The cabinet has approved a draft ministerial regulation that paves the way for the use of personal vehicles for ride-hailing services with apps, something which has never been legally recognised by the government before.
Line Man enters ride-hailing fray
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/11/2024
» Line Man Wongnai has expanded into the app-enabled ride-hailing business, promising affordable prices and safety, in a bid to fill a price gap and capitalise on a local market projected to be worth 34 billion baht in five years.
Ride-hailing app Grab expands into lending
Reuters, Published on 13/03/2018
» JAKARTA: Southeast Asian ride-hailing app Grab is expanding into financial services in partnership with a Japanese credit card company, hoping to offer credit to millions of people without bank accounts.