A motorbike with a helmet placed on the seat is parked on a stage during the launch of UberMOTO at a hotel in Bangkok on February 24, 2016. Uber offered its first motorbike taxi service on February 24, launching a pilot scheme in Bangkok which could spread across Asia as it takes on chief regional rival Grab Taxi. AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI
BANGKOK: Uber offered its first motorbike taxi service on Feb 24, 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 due to increased car ownership and poor city planning.
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