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Thailand Sets 30 September Deadline for Ride-Hailing Driver Licences
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The Thai government issues a 30 September deadline for all app-based drivers to obtain public driving licences amid mounting passenger safety scrutiny.
Key facts
- The Thai government has ordered all app-based ride-hailing drivers to obtain valid public driving licences by 30 September, stepping up a nationwide crackdown designed to standardise the rapidly expanding sector and enhance commuter safety.
- While Thailand legalised app-based ride-hailing services in 2021, thousands of motorists continued operating on personal licences rather than commercial transport permits.
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- To accelerate the vetting process, the DLT has established a dedicated verification and registration centre at its Bangkok headquarters (Building 4).
Summary
The Thai government has ordered all app-based ride-hailing drivers to obtain valid public driving licences by 30 September, stepping up a nationwide crackdown designed to standardise the rapidly expanding sector and enhance commuter safety.
Speaking on Saturday, Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploytalay Laksameesangchan announced that the Ministry of Transport, via the Department of Land Transport (DLT), is expediting regulatory compliance across all ride-hailing platforms to restore passenger confidence and guarantee service quality.