Oct 31, 2023
Thai taxi drivers apologize after assaulting man mistaken for ride-hailing driver
Taxi drivers in Pattaya, Thailand, have apologized to a man who was assaulted after being mistaken for a ride-hailing driver. The incident occurred when the man was waiting for his girlfriend on a motorbike and was confronted by a group of taxi drivers. The altercation escalated into physical violence, prompting the man to file a complaint with the police. A meeting was held between the victim and the spokesperson for the taxi drivers, where apologies were extended and fines were paid. The incident highlights the tensions between traditional taxi services and ride-hailing platforms.