Taxi apps face point system from October 1 for unlicensed drivers

ThaiRoundup·published 25 Sept 2026, 10:02 ICT·updated 12h ago

From October 1, Thailand's Transport Ministry will enforce a scorecard system for ride-hailing apps, deducting points for assigning jobs to drivers without public driving licenses or unregistered vehicles. Points reset quarterly; apps that lose enough points face suspension or certification revocation. Expats can expect stricter driver and vehicle checks going forward.

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• ride-hailing
• taxi apps
• transport
• regulations