Bangkok Motorbikes

Smartphone ride-hailing service Uber is placing a bet on motorcycles in the Thai capital, adding motorbike rides to its arsenal of on-demand services.

Uber offered its first motorbike taxi service today, launching a pilot scheme in Bangkok which could spread across Asia as it takes on chief regional rival Grab Taxi.

Motorbikes have long been a popular commuting option in the Thai capital, which has horrendous traffic jams.

More than 95,000 fans turned out to watch Liverpool's friendly in Melbourne, the second biggest for a football match ever seen in Australia. In Bangkok, motorbike taxi riders showed loyalty to Manchester United by charging 200 baht ($6.40) for passengers headed to watch the Red Devils.

Smartphone ride-hailing service Uber is placing a bet on motorcycles in the Thai capital, adding motorbike rides to its arsenal of on-demand services.

Uber offered its first motorbike taxi service today, launching a pilot scheme in Bangkok which could spread across Asia as it takes on chief regional rival Grab Taxi.

Motorbikes have long been a popular commuting option in the Thai capital, which has horrendous traffic jams.

More than 95,000 fans turned out to watch Liverpool's friendly in Melbourne, the second biggest for a football match ever seen in Australia. In Bangkok, motorbike taxi riders showed loyalty to Manchester United by charging 200 baht ($6.40) for passengers headed to watch the Red Devils.