Land Transport Department threatens actions against rogue taxi drivers
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TAXI DRIVERS who tamper with or refuse to use their meters and those who damage the country's reputation by abandoning their passengers will face heavier penalties, the Department of Land Transport said Thursday.
Theerapong Rodprasert, directorgeneral of the department, said serious meter violations or failure to ensure the safety of passengers would result in suspension or withdrawal of the driver’s license, even for the first offence.
As for minor violations, Theerapong said the department would apply penalties in three stages: the first offence would result in a Bt1,000 fine and drivers would be required to attend an attitude adjust¬ment course; the second offence would result in a Bt1,000 fine, plus a onemonth suspension of the driver’s licence; and the third offence would result in a Bt1,000 fine, plus a oneyear suspension.
