Gas-Powered Bus Safety Checks Urgent as Deadline Approaches

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

As the end-of-the-month deadline approaches, Thailand's Department of Land Transport (DLT) has issued a firm reminder to operators of CNG buses.

 

In response to a horrific incident that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers on 1st October, the DLT mandated safety inspections for these buses. Yet, nearly half of the nation's 13,426 registered CNG buses remain unchecked.

 

The far-reaching safety directive, initiated on 4th October, has seen just 7,501 buses comply, leaving a staggering 5,925 still due for examination. The gravity of the situation is compounded by 59 buses failing safety tests, leading to their temporary removal from service.

 

With the holiday season approaching, the DLT advises passengers only to board buses proudly displaying the “passed safety inspection” sticker.

Ignoring the 30th November deadline could result in severe consequences for bus operators, such as a 50,000 baht fine and removal of vehicles from service. Additionally, continuing to operate a bus that has failed inspection invites further fines.

 

The department will formally notify operators who miss this critical deadline. A 15-day grace period allows a final opportunity for compliance. Failure to act promptly will result in the revocation of the public transport licence, requiring operators to surrender their licence plates.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

In a strict stance against non-compliance, the DLT has stated that bus operators caught running their services with a revoked licence face severe penalties. These penalties could extend to five years' imprisonment or a fine ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 baht.

 

As the intensive inspection deadline nears, authorities emphasise that these measures are crucial in safeguarding public safety and preventing tragic incidents in the future, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-11-19

 

 

[Artisi]

No rush, Mai bpen rai - if they delay long enough it will be all forgotten with everything back to normal. 

[bradiston]

Fines in Thailand are a farce. 50k THB is just peanuts. Imagine a fine of a little over £1k when putting 54 people's lives at risk. Make it 5m THB. See the operators running for certification then.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

In response to a horrific incident that claimed the lives of 20 students and three teachers on 1st October, the DLT mandated safety inspections for these buses. Yet, nearly half of the nation's 13,426 registered CNG buses remain unchecked.

So come Nov 30th they are off the road until checked.

[OneMoreFarang]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Ignoring the 30th November deadline could result in severe consequences for bus operators, such as a 50,000 baht fine and removal of vehicles from service. Additionally, continuing to operate a bus that has failed inspection invites further fines.

 

I wonder what the corrupt police will do when they see such a bus. Collect 200B? Or more likely they will have an agreement with the companies to pay a monthly price not to be bothered. TiT

[Maybole]

How many will just ignore it? They can go on earning money for many years with only a small fine if caught.