Transport Ministry to meet taxi association over airport ride-hailing dispute next week

FTA seeks talks with minister

The Fiji Taxi Association is proposing an open dialogue with Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau to discuss unlicensed or ‘pari’ (pirate) taxis and other challenges facing the industry. Association President Ashwin Lal says the fate of Fiji’s taxis is at stake as the booming popularity of ‘pari’ taxis threatens to undercut licensed taxi businesses. “Every industry has to be protected,” he said yesterday. “The minister should protect the (t…

Government will not tolerate any attempt to blockade Suvarnabhumi Airport by taxis over ride-hailing apps - Thai Examiner

Bangkok taxi drivers threaten to blockade Suvarnabhumi Airport over ride-hailing apps, but the government warns it won’t tolerate disruption. Legal action looms as tensions rise… Read More › The post Government will not tolerate any attempt to blockade Suvarnabhumi Airport by taxis over ride-hailing apps appeared first on Thai Examiner.

Taxi drivers protest in front of the government headquarters in Bangkok and demand a ban on ride-hailing apps at Suvarnabhumi Airport. PATTAYA, Thailand – Travelers entering or exiting Bangkok through Suvarnabhumi Airport and heading to popular destinations like Pattaya must prepare for possible disruptions in the coming days. The reason for this is an escalating dispute between traditional taxi drivers and ride-hailing app providers, which has …

Transport Ministry to meet taxi association over airport ride-hailing dispute next week

The meeting's goal is to resolve tensions following a protest on May 21, when more than 50 traditional taxi drivers gathered at Government House to call for action from the government.

While the union is threatening a strike, everything is good for the ministry.