News Forum - Chiang Mai’s rot daeng under threat from ride-hailing apps

[Thaiger]

Chiang Mai’s iconic rot daeng, or red cars, transport service is under threat as tourists are opting for alternative modes of transport, causing local operators to urge the government for assistance. The issue was highlighted in an online debate where a Facebook user expressed concerns over the survival of the rot daeng services, which are … …

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[ChrisS]

" Punlop suggests that the authority should allow rot daeng vehicles to operate on regular routes"

That is not such a bad idea but would require co operation of several drivers to ensure a continuity of service at regular intervals between designated hours on the route like buses so that passengers could rely on the service.