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“Settha” listens to problems from motorcycle taxi service providers

“Seththa” listens to problems from motorcycle taxi operators. Ready to expedite problem solving Expected initial time within 2 months.

Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister, meets with motorcycle taxi operators in Bangkok. To discuss problems with motorcycle taxi services Access to public services through applications and higher oil prices with Mr. Suriya Therefore, Rungruangkit Minister of Transport Mrs. Monporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport Joined in listening to Mr. Chalerm Changthongmadan, President of the Motorcycle For Hire Drivers Association of Thailand. and about 100 representatives of motorcycle taxi service providers joined in reflecting on the problem.

Mr. Settha said that today there are ministers coming to listen to the problems. But I have to admit that some issues may not be resolved immediately, such as applications and parking spots. I understand and know the problems well. Those over the age of 60 must have a health check to make sure they can still work. He is confident that people over 60 years old can still work. As for accessing financial resources regarding borrowing to buy a motorcycle Can the Social Security Fund come to help? Must see completely Not just a motorcycle for hire All three wheels must be taken care of in a taxi.

In order to solve immediate problems, we will talk with Government Savings Bank executives. which the motorcycle taxi driver immediately said, Currently being sued by Government Savings Bank. and difficult to consider for a loan This is because there must be a monthly base salary and financial information.

The Prime Minister said he would take the matter up and talk with the Director General of the Government Savings Bank again. To find channels that can help, as for apps, they must be able to be verified, especially apps from foreign countries. To create fairness in the occupation

As for electric motorcycles, they may cause debt. But I will take care of giving the car to use first. and share benefits from occupation So that you don't have to borrow money to buy a motorcycle.

The Prime Minister said that applications must be fair and must have the main host ministry responsible for overseeing them. which must look at the matter of amending the law Confirm that this matter is important. It's not a campaign. Because the campaign is over. But it is about seriously solving problems. He is aware of the problems and suffering. Discouragement of public motorcycle taxi drivers But the government has just arrived and must therefore ask for time and opportunity to solve problems for the people.

While Mr. Suriya proposed to the Prime Minister Set up a working group to solve such problems. and receive the issues presented to solve the problems directly. It is expected that the problem will be solved within 2 months and will solve various problems. continuously

Mr. Chalerm Changthongmadan, President of the Motorcycle Riders Association of Thailand He reflected on the problem and offered the Prime Minister 5 assistance points as follows.

1. Request that there be a parking spot to be orderly, safe, and have utilities, electricity, and water in the area where there is a parking spot. 2. Set standards for trading in driving license rights. For people over 60 years of age, if their health is still good and there is no impact on passengers.

3. A fund should be established to support motorcycle taxi operators. Helps reduce finance debt or outside funding sources Provide support for switching to alternative energy vehicles. Does not destroy the environment, such as electrical energy, with tax measures to help create incentives for motorcycle taxi drivers. To be able to reduce expenses on oil use Save energy Reduce environmental pollution

4. Promote the creation of applications belonging to public motorcycle taxi drivers. To have a fair price, convenient, and increase the opportunity to compete. It is an option for passengers to not cross the area and 5. Enforce fair laws, such as prohibiting drivers from outside the area from entering other areas. Including controlling illegal vests.

In the past 4 years, requests have been made to the Ministry of Transport but have not been resolved. Today, I come to ask the Pheu Thai Party and Mr. Suriya, the new Transport Minister. Please help solve the problem quickly.

At the same time, motorcycle taxi drivers of Thailand Mentioning the problem of registering motorcycle riders, but since the past 3 years there has been no registration open. Ready to offer average prices for motorcycle and rider services from the application. You can deduct money from the application. To contribute to the Win Help Fund as well and propose to include public motorcycle taxi drivers as a career. Therefore, we hope to receive a correction from the Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport.

Then Mr. Settha received a letter from the Motorcycle Drivers Association of Thailand. and agents providing motorcycle taxi services In front of the Pheu Thai Party Before traveling back.

Source: Thai News Agency