Bangkok’s Grab bikes more expensive, harder to find next month

Bangkok’s motorcycle taxis this morning hailed sweeping changes to hold Grab riders to the same transportation regulations they must abide by.

Consumers will likely pay more for Grab bikes next month when riders must comply with the same Transport Ministry rules governing traditional motorcycle taxis, who welcomed the changes as long overdue  

“It’s the right thing to do,” a win motosai identifying himself only as Nu told Coconuts on Tuesday morning. “Getting a yellow license plate is the right thing to do. When I see motorists with white license plates picking up customers, it’s just not right.”

The popular ride-hailing service headquartered in Singapore announced late yesterday afternoon that its Thai riders must register as publicly hired drivers and obtain commercial license plates by July 15. Most Grab riders operate privately owned…