Pattaya Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Report Tourist Confusion, Reduced Passengers After Blue Vest Switch
Motorcycle taxi drivers in Pattaya, Thailand, are reporting confusion among tourists and a decrease in passengers following the switch from orange to blue vests. The transition, coupled with competition from ride-hailing apps, is impacting their livelihoods.
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