Transport Minister promises to launch common BTS-MRT card next year

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Transport Minister promises to launch common BTS-MRT card next year

By Coconuts Bangkok

 

 

Mangmoom Card, the common ticket system of Bangkokians’ dreams that will allow us to swipe through between train systems with ease, will really launch next June, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith promised.

 

The Mangmoom Card, which translates to “Spider Card,” will be compatible with all public transportation systems in Thailand, including BTS, MRT, Airport Rail Link, and buses.

 

Arkhom said that a Memorandum of Understanding to speed up installation of the common ticket system was signed by all concerned parties Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/transport-minister-promises-launch-common-bts-mrt-card-next-year/

 

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[KamnanT]

Last announcement not even 4 months ago was that they were launching in November. This must be launch date #8. I would be too embarrassed to make another announcement if my track record was this bad.

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[InMyShadow]

Last announcement not even 4 months ago was that they were launching in November. This must be launch date #8. I would be too embarrassed to make another announcement if my track record was this bad.

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Cleary loss of face is perfectly OK in some situations but not in others.

[grahambkk]

Will BTS take the opportunity of the new card to "catch up" with the MRT and treat all passengers equally who are more than 60 years old? At present, as in many other countries, anyone over 60 using the MRT qualifies for a so-called "Elder Card" with fare discounts. However, BTS will only give this concession to Thai nationals. They will not even extend the concession to foreigners with Work Permits, Retirement Visas, having lived many years in Thailand, and paying taxes.