BMTA Tightens Safety Checks on 809 NGV Buses to Ensure Public Confidence

[Georgealbert]

 

 

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has ramped up safety inspections on its fleet of 809 NGV-powered buses, aiming to boost public confidence in the safety of public transportation. Deputy Minister of Transport Surapong Piyachote has emphasised the importance of stringent safety standards and ensuring that all buses meet strict operational requirements.

 

BMTA Director Kittikarn Jomduang Jaruwanpolkun confirmed that the fleet consists of 486 blue low-floor air-conditioned NGV buses and 323 orange Euro-II air-conditioned NGV buses. Safety measures have been put in place to mitigate the risk of fire incidents on the buses.

 

 

The safety protocol includes three key components:

 

1. Regular Vehicle Inspections: All buses undergo routine inspections to ensure they meet safety standards before entering service. Maintenance checks focus on essential equipment such as fire extinguishers, emergency doors, and window hammers, as well as the condition and expiration dates of gas tanks.

 

2. Emergency Response Training: BMTA staff, including bus drivers and conductors, are regularly trained on how to respond to emergencies, particularly fire outbreaks. Training covers assisting passengers during incidents, safely evacuating the bus, using fire extinguishers and window hammers correctly, and coordinating with emergency services such as hospitals and rescue teams.

 

3. Compensation for Victims: In cases of injury or death, BMTA has procedures in place for compensating victims, supported by motor vehicle accident insurance and protection under Thailand’s Road Accident Victim Protection Act.

 

BMTA has also produced training videos simulating fire emergencies to educate staff, as well as public information videos demonstrating the use of safety equipment. These initiatives are designed to enhance passenger confidence in the public transport system.

Pictures courtesy of BMTA.

 

 

-- 2024-10-11

 

 

[biggles45]

Are these the same inspectors who already inspected these buses, including the one that caught fire, on a previous inspection, and found nothing wrong? 

[MikeandDow]

1 hour ago, biggles45 said:

Are these the same inspectors who already inspected these buses, including the one that caught fire, on a previous inspection, and found nothing wrong? 

Can you explain Why you are saying its the same inspector. the Inspectors did nothing wrong  The tank strapping holding the tank down came loses could have happened anytime After the inspection same as the gas fuel pipe  When you have a gas leak you would know !! so i can not see why you are tarring the inspectors they have done nothing wrong  Liable in Thailand is severe  

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has ramped up safety inspections on its fleet of 809 NGV-powered buses, aiming to boost public confidence

Of which I have no confidence ...

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

2. Emergency Response Training: BMTA staff, including bus drivers and conductors, are regularly trained on how to respond to emergencies, particularly fire outbreaks. Training covers assisting passengers during incidents, safely evacuating the bus, using fire extinguishers and window hammers correctly, and coordinating with emergency services such as hospitals and rescue teams.

Really... how often?

[MikeandDow]

57 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Really... how often?

This is the government you would think they would have the latest training  Its the PRIVATE sector That does not even Attempt any safety training,  remember that cleaning girl lost her hand in a meat grinder she did not know how to switch off the machine and make it safe 

until the employer are  required by law to protect your employees, and others, from harm. and is  enforced  nothing will happen all show.

like rule 3 in a safety protocol

[biggles45]

I was referring to the Inspectors checking the 809 buses, as in the posts topic and headline, not the specific bus that caught fire. Presumably these 809 buses have been inspected regularly and any illegal work would/should have been already discovered. 

[MikeandDow]

2 hours ago, biggles45 said:

I was referring to the Inspectors checking the 809 buses, as in the posts topic and headline, not the specific bus that caught fire. Presumably these 809 buses have been inspected regularly and any illegal work would/should have been already discovered. 

yes your post understandable  and a fair question what is regularly   a risk management assessment should be done each day  but that  is western safety policy here !!!!!  Safety here costs Money  

[watchcat]

Why not use old fashioned Diesel instead?

[MikeandDow]

3 hours ago, watchcat said:

Why not use old fashioned Diesel instead?

Economic benefits:

NVG is cheaper than other fuels to buy

A NVG engine has a longer life than a gasoline or diesel engine

Environmental benefits:

15% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel

Less fine particle emissions