The company claims it is not a taxi service, but a ride-sharing service provided by smartphone applications and there are currently no regulations that recognise the ride-sharing service. Simultaneously, an online campaign is under way calling on the Transport Ministry to legalise the ride-sharing service that operates through contacts made via smartphone applications. Moreover, the drivers do not have a public transport driving licence. Experts said the ride-sharing service has gained tremendous popularity as more and more people are drawn to the convenience it provides. The experts warned the recent crackdown on the ride-sharing service might pit regular customers of the service against the authorities.

Source: Bangkok Post March 11, 2017 00:00 UTC