Phnom Penh: Finally, under the rapid coordination and attention of the leadership and experts of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, the request of the transporters on the technology platform (tricycle drivers), who represent tricycle drivers across the country, received a satisfactory solution on May 19, 2026.
Mr. Sun Mesa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, highlighted after the meeting that tricycle drivers and transportation service providers agreed on three important points, including providing additional funding to tricycle drivers of 500 riel per trip on top of the current temporary fare for three months from June 1 to August 31, 2026. And the commission deduction should not exceed 15%. In particular, the closure of any app from the company to the driver must have a clear procedure and prior notice.
Mr. Sun Mesa: “Today, we reached a settlement agreement after a series of meetings that made both parties (the company and the tricycle drivers) happy to accept in a spirit of mutual understanding. The problems of the tricycle drivers were resolved in a relatively short time, with our experts working immediately after receiving the request for a solution. This shows the attention of His Excellency the Minister, who is the Chief of Staff to the Royal Government, on the problems of the informal economy.”
In the meeting held under the chairmanship of Mr. Tuy Siphan and Mr. Som Chamnan The Secretary of State of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, the tricycle drivers and all companies have agreed and agreed to cooperate in resolving all the mechanisms of the Ministry peacefully for the remaining challenges and other concerns in the future.
At the same time, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training Will continue to closely monitor the implementation of all agreements from all parties to ensure effective implementation. This is according to Mr. Sun Mesa.
