snoop1130 Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Pattaya Police launched a crackdown on app taxi drivers and fined many of them for using private vehicles to pick up passengers and not having public transport driving licenses. The crackdown took place at 5 PM on Wednesday, February 8th. Pattaya Police led by police chief Pol. Col. Thanapong Phothi were urged by the Pattaya Bus Cooperative to press legal action on app taxi drivers, such as Bolt, who used their unregistered vehicles to transport passengers. Pol. Col. Thanapong told The Pattaya News that most drivers he pulled over lacked the necessary documentation and credentials to legally operate as taxi drivers, including a valid public transportation driver’s license, transport registered vehicle, designated yellow license plate, and transport insurance. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/02/09/several-pattaya-mobile-app-taxi-drivers-fined-for-not-having-required-transport-documentation/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-02-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 32 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: Pol. Col. Thanapong told The Pattaya News that most drivers he pulled over lacked the necessary documentation and credentials to legally operate as taxi drivers, Taxi drivers or ride share drivers? Is this happening across Thailand? Are these apps legal, or illegal in Thailand? I note Pattaya has a new police chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 A crack down on the so called 'legitimate' drivers who refuse to use meters and gouge passengers is also needed..... Why do they think people utilize these apps? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 10 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Pattaya Police launched a crackdown on app taxi drivers and fined many of them for using private vehicles to pick up passengers and not having public transport driving licenses. What a fine mess Thailands got itself into... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSam Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 They already did a survey which showed that most foreigners dislike normal taxis in Thailand, with Grab and Bolt giving us a reasonable alternative. Take that away and it's just another reason to not visit the Kingdom. But I suppose the Thai people in authority can not add 1+1 to come to the conclusion that these actions will surely result in detrimental effects? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: to legally operate as taxi drivers, including a valid public transportation driver’s license, transport registered vehicle, designated yellow license plate, and transport insurance. How many of the taximeter drivers had working meters? NONE - this is just a guess as they are above the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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