MRTA Launches Free Trial of Smart Parking System

[webfact]

 

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is enabling patrons to test its new smart parking system for free in Bangkok. The trial began on May 1 at The Orange Line’s 10-story Park’n’Ride unit on Ramkhamhaeng Road and a parking area at the MRTA station on Rama IX Road.

 

The free parking offer is valid 24/7 and permits users to park for up to 48 hours. However, charges apply for those parked beyond this period.

 

During the trial, the parking building can accommodate 190 cars and 150 motorcycles on the first two floors, while the parking space can hold 200 cars, according to MRTA Deputy Governor Vithaya Punmongkol.

 

The smart parking system allows users to find parking spots and pay fees using the MRTA Parking mobile app.

 

Additional features include washrooms, a parking guidance system, CCTV cameras, security personnel, and future plans for electric vehicle chargers, taxi parking slots, and vending machines.

 

This initiative aligns with MRTA’s commitment to the Ministry of Transport’s campaign to use the electric train service to reduce PM2.5 dust pollution. 

 

On a related note, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is set to replace its current fleet with 3,390 electric buses, as part of its sustainable commitment, revealed Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri.

 

Picture courtesy of MRTA

 

-- 2024-05-03

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[2baht]

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

smart

It worries me when they use that word! 

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

During the trial, the parking building can accommodate 190 cars and 150 motorcycles on the first two floors, while the parking space can hold 200 cars, according to MRTA Deputy Governor Vithaya Punmongkol.

Can anyone explain this. Has it got a parking 'space' outside that takes an additional 200 cars or is it just another story badly written ????

sound like it can take 390 cars, I suspect this is BS, or do 150 M/C take the space of 10 cars.