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Bangkok weighs 15 baht flat fare for new electric buses
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Bangkok commuters could pay a flat 15 baht fare on new electric buses, rather than the planned distance-based rates of 15, 20 and 25 baht, under a proposal being considered by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA).
Key facts
- The proposal follows an earlier announcement that Bangkok would introduce 2,320 electric buses , with the first 1,520 expected by May 2027
- Bangkok commuters could pay a flat 15 baht fare on new electric buses, rather than the planned distance-based rates of 15, 20 and 25 baht, under a proposal being considered by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA).
- He said a 15 baht flat fare was worth considering but would require government approval, with any measures to ease the impact depending on Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn and Deputy Transport Minister
- The BMTA is also considering how bus fares could be linked to the government’s 17 to 45 baht rail fare scheme , while State Welfare Card assistance remains another option for eligible passengers.
Summary
The proposal follows an earlier announcement that Bangkok would introduce 2,320 electric buses , with the first 1,520 expected by May 2027. The new buses will replace ageing vehicles, including those offering 8 baht fares, with distance-based fares of 15 to 25 baht.
BMTA director Kittikan Chomduang Jaruworapolkul told DailyNews that the agency was open to public complaints and suggestions, acknowledging that the switch would increase travel costs for some passengers.