Private-run bus service launched with 5-day free trial run

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Private-run bus service launched with 5-day free trial run

By Thai PBS

 

 

The first private-run bus service between Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan and Ramathibodi hospital in Bangkok’s Ratchathewi district was launched on Tuesday (Jan 16) for a five-day free trial run.

 

The company, Marat Transport, was granted a licence by the Land Transport Department to operate air-conditioned bus service between Chakri Naruebodindra Medical Institute in Bang Phli district and Ramathibodi hospital.

 

The entire bus route covers a distance of 61 kilometres and each of the buses used for the route has 31 seats and standing space. Fare rates range from 13-25 baht depending on the distance.

 

Full story: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/private-run-bus-service-launched-5-day-free-trial-run/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2018-01-17

[Golden Triangle]

I am led to believe that the buses impounded at Laem Chabang are now plying the routes in Bangkok, can anyone confirm or deny this rumour please.

[rkidlad]

10 hours ago, Golden Triangle said:

I am led to believe that the buses impounded at Laem Chabang are now plying the routes in Bangkok, can anyone confirm or deny this rumour please.

I haven't seen any new or different looking buses in my area for the last 10 years.