Sep 21, 2023
Rise in popularity of taxi apps threatens local taxi cooperatives in Phuket
The rise in popularity of taxi apps and cheaper fares threatens the long-standing dominance of local taxi cooperatives in Phuket. Officials convened to address the emerging issues, including the regulation of taxi services at Ratsada Pier and complaints by metered taxi drivers who cannot compete with app fares. The meeting also resulted in the creation of a database to register which taxis are used for app services.