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Motorcycle taxis protest against extension of GrabBike riders’ service

10 Sept 06:35 Key points summarised by AI

Traditional "Win" motorcycle taxi drivers protested the Land Transport Department's decision to grant app-based GrabBike riders a two-month extension to operate unregistered.
Protesters submitted a letter to the Transport Minister, demanding the rescission of the extension, arguing it unfairly benefits GrabTaxi despite the service being technically illegal for eight years.
The two-month reprieve allows authorities to discuss regulations, aiming to require GrabBike riders to register and convert their private vehicle license plates to public transport plates by July 26th.
This action underscores long-standing tensions between traditional "Win" riders, who invest heavily for operating locations, and the app-based GrabBike service.

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).