Tuk-tuks turn from tourist darling to parcel deliveryWith no foreigners visiting the country, some tuk-tuk drivers have turned to parcel delivery to survive the coronavirus bite. About 50 tuk-tuk drivers have formed Tuk Tuk X and they unveiled their new business on Tuesday on a Facebook account, offering delivery of goods in Bangkok. "We have received about 40 calls so far," said Kitichai Siraprapanurat, chief executive officer of Navatas Hospitality, the firm which runs Smiling Tuk Tuk, on the first day of business. The rest had to find a way to survive, and Tuk Tuk X came into play, focusing on small- and medium- enterprises that rely on e-commerce for business. He feels Tuk Tuk X could be their solution, as it has no limit on weights and the vehicle can make multiple stops on a single trip, all at one price.

Source: Bangkok Post April 08, 2020 10:18 UTC