Phuket’s iconic ‘Po Thong’ buses get GPS upgrade

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

The first 20 ’Po Thong’ buses have been fitted with GPS tracking devices, transport officials announced at a launch event on Tuesday (Apr 2). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The fleet of iconic blue ‘Po Thong’ buses serving routes across the island have been upgraded with GPS location trackers linked to a mobile phone app so that passengers can track where their bus is, and have a better idea of when it will pass by so they can board it.

 

The news was announced at a launch event held at the Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) on Tuesday (Apr 2), led by Phuket Vice Governor Thanyawat Chanpinit.

Under the PLTO project “Conserve And Develop Po Thong Bus Phuket”, the fleet of blue Po Thong buses is to be upgraded with GPS trackers.

Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-iconic-po-thong-buses-get-gps-upgrade-70969.php#F6uwmDhrqFpF2Dka.99

 

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They should ditch these cattle trucks from regular commuter routes and replace them with real, modern buses that provide a fast, efficient service.

The "iconic" relics could be used for tourist purposes on circle routes around the city and beachfront towns.  

17 minutes ago, Old Croc said:

They should ditch these cattle trucks from regular commuter routes and replace them with real, modern buses that provide a fast, efficient service.

The "iconic" relics could be used for tourist purposes on circle routes around the city and beachfront towns.  

 

And safer seating.

WOW do they also have meters now? Nope? Oh why not?

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2 hours ago, fruitman said:

WOW do they also have meters now? Nope? Oh why not?

Because they operate as, and are considered to be, a bus, not a taxi.