A little more detail/history on this pending taxi fare increase...

Taxi fare rise on hold due to cab cheats

The Transport Ministry is keeping a 5% taxi fare rise on hold after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ordered the ministry to address the problem of cheating taxi drivers first. Transport Minister Arkhom...

Meanwhile, Mr Sanit admitted overcharging, refusing to take passengers, and sexually harassing them, are common complaints.

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