Bangkok’s taxi drivers are threatening to raise fares should access to a fuel subsidy card not be extended to more drivers.
Prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas (NGV) are expected to rise, prompting the Bangkok Taxi Cooperatives Network to request drivers of LPG vehicles also be allowed to use credit cards currently issued to NGV drivers to offset the impact.
Withoon Naewpanich, chairman of network, said he’ll petition the transport and justice ministries for the use of the cards by all taxi drivers.
NGV-fueled cabs currently use the cards to buy gas at a discount of THB2 per kilogram, according to the Bangkok Post
Approximately 80,000 taxis will be impacted by the hike in fuel prices, Withoon said.
Asdsathai Rattanadilok Na Phuket, director-general of the Land Transport Department, said the relevant ministries will study ways to offset the impact of the increases.
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