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

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.

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.