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Phuket cabbies protest against unregistered competitors

Out-of-province cars hailed by app users are among the drivers’ targets

Operators of registered taxis and public transport vehicles gather in front of the provincial hall in Phuket to protest against the operation of unregistered taxis and ride-hailing vehicles from other areas. (Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran)

PHUKET: Operators of registered taxis and public transport vehicles on Thursday flexed their muscles to protest against unregistered taxis and outside vehicles providing services on the resort island.

More than 100 drivers of taxis, passenger vans and tuk-tuks gathered in front of the provincial hall in Muang district around noon to submit a letter to Phuket governor Narong Woonciew, asking him…

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