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Threatened by the entrance of Uber and Grab's ride-hailing service, some 200 drivers in tourist-friendly Chiang Mai, Thailand, have decided to band together to drive out the new threat.。

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Ride-sharing apps exist in a grey area in the country for now, as the government works out regulations around them. 。

But until they get the official blessing, ride-sharing drivers are subject to crackdowns and penalties.。 But until they get the official blessing, ride-sharing drivers are subject to crackdowns and penalties.。The 。

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By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 。 Thanks for signing up!。Last week, the police conducted a sting operation in Chiang Mai to nab ride-sharing drivers. In this viral video, a transport official poses as a passenger hailing a Grab car, only to issue the driver a fine.。

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And yes, the tip-off came from 。 song taew。drivers, according to Nation. 。

The country's Land Transport Department have also said that they are planning to ban Uber and Grab altogether.。

Nanthapong Cherdchu, deputy director-general of Thailand's land transport regulator, was quoted by
。Nation。

saying: "[Uber] is destroying the public transport system in the area."。 An Uber spokesperson told us it will continue to work with authorities on a path to regulation. "We have been thrilled to see how both riders and driver partners have embraced ride-sharing in Chiang Mai. It remains a new concept to many in the city."
。Mashable。

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