GrabBike Responds to Govt Ban With Big Discount and Apathy
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee
Staff Reporter


GrabBike taxi operators in a promotional image posted Feb. 3. Photo: Grab / Facebook

BANGKOK — Two days after it was ordered by officials to stop operating, GrabBike is giving rides as usual.

In fact, GrabBike didn’t just ignore a government demand to halt its “illegal” operations, the popular motorcycle taxi app announced Wednesday it would discount all fares by half.

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-- Khaosod English 2016-03-18

Translated: Grab Bike said "Grab This"

Edited March 17, 201610 yr by dcnx

I doubt 'apathy' is correct here - the riders will surely have some strong opinions.

Expect lynchings

If they go against the government ban; the owner go be going to school for re-education.

If they go against the government ban; the owner go be going to school for re-education.

"Attitude adjustment"

They look smarter and more professional than the official bike-wallahs.

I'm surprised there hasn't been more news of GrabTaxi drivers being attacked by the taxi mafia.

It's usually the first thing to get Thais up in arms if someone comes on their patch.

I'm surprised there hasn't been more news of GrabTaxi drivers being attacked by the taxi mafia.

It's usually the first thing to get Thais up in arms if someone comes on their patch.

And charges reasonable prices

I'm surprised there hasn't been more news of GrabTaxi drivers being attacked by the taxi mafia.

It's usually the first thing to get Thais up in arms if someone comes on their patch.

that's because of the apathy.