Threatened by the entrance of Uber and Grab's ride-hailing service, some 200 drivers in tourist-friendly Chiang Mai, Thailand, have decided to band together to drive out the new threat. 。
The。 The 。Bangkok Post。 has reported that the drivers of the 。song taew。
-- the iconic red modified pickup trucks operated as mini buses -- are collectively photographing and reporting Uber and Grab drivers to the authorities. 。SEE ALSO:Turtle living in wishing pond gets surgery after years of eating of coins left by tourists 。
Ride-sharing apps exist in a grey area in the country for now, as the government works out regulations around them.。
But until they get the official blessing, ride-sharing drivers are subject to crackdowns and penalties. 。 But until they get the official blessing, ride-sharing drivers are subject to crackdowns and penalties. 。The。
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By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.。 Thanks for signing up!。Last week, the police conducted a sting operation in Chiang Mai to nab ride-sharing drivers. In this viral video, a transport official poses as a passenger hailing a Grab car, only to issue the driver a fine. 。
And yes, the tip-off came from。
And yes, the tip-off came from。 song taew 。drivers, according to Nation.。
The country's Land Transport Department have also said that they are planning to ban Uber and Grab altogether. 。
Nanthapong Cherdchu, deputy director-general of Thailand's land transport regulator, was quoted by 。Nation 。
saying: "[Uber] is destroying the public transport system in the area."。 An Uber spokesperson told us it will continue to work with authorities on a path to regulation. "We have been thrilled to see how both riders and driver partners have embraced ride-sharing in Chiang Mai. It remains a new concept to many in the city."。Mashable 。
There are more than 2,800 red 。
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