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Bestlin seeks to block new NGV bus bids
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/04/2017
» Bestlin Group has called on the government to halt plans for new bidding to procure 489 new natural gas vehicle (NGV) buses, saying a legal dispute between the firm and the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has not been finalised.
BMTA seeks bus contract aid
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/02/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is seeking opinions from two government departments on how to go about scrapping the contract to procure 489 natural gas for vehicle (NGV) buses from Bestlin Group.
BMTA scraps Bestlin bus contract
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/02/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has decided to scrap the contract for the procurement of 489 natural gas for vehicle (NGV) buses awarded to the Bestlin Group following the delayed delivery in connection with the firm's tax avoidance scandal.
Buses stopped in their tracks
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/01/2017
» Any handling of 489 natural gas buses at the centre of an alleged false tax declaration investigation must stop pending the examination of their origin, Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit said, citing a recommendation by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG).
BMTA voices bus delivery delay fears
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/12/2016
» Delays in the hand-over of new natural gas vehicle (NGV) air-conditioned buses will deal a blow to the debt-ridden bus agency's rehabilitation plan and its revenue-generating target, said its director Surachai Eamvachirasakul.
Union urges blacklist of NGV bus firm
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/12/2016
» The labour union of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has urged the agency to blacklist the firm contracted to provide 489 natural gas vehicle (NGV) air-conditioned buses to the BMTA amid a tax evasion scandal.
First batch of air-conditioned NGV buses arrives
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 04/12/2016
» The government has welcomed the delivery of the first batch of natural gas vehicle (NGV) air-conditioned buses after a lengthy procurement process of 14 years.
Electric bus deal goes to cabinet meet
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/11/2016
» The Transport Ministry will ask the cabinet on Tuesday to approve a purchase of 200 electric vehicles to replace ageing city buses under a plan to offer better services and reduce air pollution.
UberMoto suspends operations
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/05/2016
» Ride-sharing service Uber has suspended its motorcycle taxi operation in Thailand following a ban issued by the Department of Land Transport (DLT) on Tuesday.
BMTA to ink NGV bus deal
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 12/06/2015
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is expected to sign a contract with the winning bidder to supply 489 NGV-fuelled buses early next week with the first batch of 50 buses scheduled for delivery next month.