Govt not shut down Uber, ride-sharing apps: Arkhom
Transport Minister Arkhom Termpitayapaisit said the government will not shut down Uber and other similar taxi-hailing applications in Thailand but unlicensed taxies and drivers will be arrested if they are on the street.
He said the government has no plan to exercise its power under Article 44 of the interim charter to deal with the Uber and similar services and urged Uber and other similar platforms to follow Thai law on taxi licensing.
According to the minister, other countries have faced problems similar to those in Thailand when Uber and the likes provide their services since licensed taxis are hurt by these unlicensed taxi operators.
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