Bangkok bus fares to increase on 22nd April

 

   

BANGKOK, 12 April 2019 (NNT) - After the postponement of increases early this year in order to promote the use of public transport and reduce pollution from traffic, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will finally raise bus fares in Bangkok and deploy new NGV powered buses as well as procure new buses to serve passengers in the future.

 

Fares on all types of public bus in Bangkok will increase effective from 22nd April, with the fares on ordinary red and creme colored buses rising to 8 baht per trip from 6.50 baht, and fares on air-conditioned buses colored blue and creme to increase to 12-20 baht based on distance, from the previous fares of between 10-18 baht. 

 

Fares on orange Euro II air conditioned buses and the new NGV buses will be adjusted to 13-25 baht depending on distance from 11-23 baht previously, while the blue coloured new generation buses will charge fares increased to 15-25 baht from 11-23 baht previously. Fares on bus lines operated by private companies will rise by 1 baht per trip on ordinary buses, and 1 baht per travel distance zone on air conditioned buses.

 

The Minister of Transport Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has announced that 489 new NGV buses will be deployed on city routes; they will be equipped with modern technology such as the E-Ticket system, GPS tracking, and will have Wi-Fi on board, while facilities such as bus stops will also be improved. The BMTA will be procuring 300 more NGV buses, refurbishing the existing 323 NGV buses, purchasing 35 electric buses, and 1,453 hybrid buses, as well as leasing 400 hybrid buses for extended services. 

 

These procurement plans are in the process of submission by the Ministry of Transport to the Cabinet. The procurement process will commence after receiving the Cabinet’s approval, during 2020-2021. These modern new buses will help improve the travel experience of all passengers.

 

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"...red and creme colored buses rising to 8 baht per trip from 6.50 baht,..."

6.5 baht fare? that is a surprise to this bus user. Does this mean I've been scammed out of 50 satang for years..... oh the insidious corruption!