BMTA to propose 2-baht bus fare increase for all buses

 

 

Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), the city’s bus service provider, will seek approval from the State Enterprise Policy Committee for an across-the-board two-baht increase of bus fare.

 

BMTA board chairman Nuttachat Charuchinda said Thursday (Jan 11) that the standard and quality of the city buses had been improved up to the same level of the service provided by its affiliated operators who are charging nine-baht bus fare.

 

If the bus fares of all the bus routes operated by the BMTA are adjusted by about 30 percent as wished to reflect the real operational costs, he said that the city bus agency’s financial situation and cash flow would be improved within 3-5 years.

 

Mr Nuttachat said the board would propose the bus fare increase of 2 baht, from 6.50 baht to 8.50 baht or 9 baht, for the State Enterprise Policy Committee’s approval on Jan 19.

 

Full Story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/bmta-propose-2-baht-bus-fare-increase-buses/

 

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The condition of the buses is deplorable. I have several times cut myself when getting into a seat by sharp pieces of metal under the seats that have come loose. None of the fans on these old klunker red buses in BKK work anymore and while I applaud the drivers and ticket takers for providing timely and decent service, the buses need a safety upgrade. 

Is he dreaming or what has improved?
Still the old red busses and crap from China.
Haven't heard for ages about the new lot of buses from China / Malaysia that had the problem with the import tax.
Probably rotting somewhere same like the fire engines...
Ridiculous