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Revitalise the taxi industry
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/07/2023
» Drivers under the Thai Public Taxi Association wrote on the association's Facebook page, complaining about how the proliferation of electric trains has left many local taxis idle. The association, in particular, pointed the finger at the Yellow Line, which has reduced the number of taxi passengers due to its convenient interchanges with six other electric trains in the capital.
City trains not just for rich
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/02/2021
» With pressure from the cabinet, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang on Tuesday decided to delay the controversial Green Line fare hike that entailed a 104-baht ceiling which was due to take effect next week.
Don't let city's buses go to ruin
News, Editorial, Published on 01/09/2019
» In less than two months since taking office, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has launched a number of initiatives to ease traffic problems. Some, including reviewing the speed limits, have been challenged.
The meter is ticking
News, Editorial, Published on 14/11/2018
» For some three years running, the Ministry of Transport has used a stick against recalcitrant and surly Bangkok taxi drivers. Now, the minister himself is on the verge of switching tactics and wants to try using the carrot. Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith thinks a relatively small raise in fares might also raise smiles and turn the dark mood of drivers sunny. This seems unlikely.
Bus agency out of touch
News, Editorial, Published on 12/01/2018
» In a bid to honour its 100-billion-baht debt, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) plans to seek help from city bus commuters.
BTS rides the gravy train
News, Editorial, Published on 01/09/2017
» The state or the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration needs to step in and stop the Bangkok Skytrain operator's plan to raise its fares, which will add to the burden of the city's commuters.
Taxis do not deserve rise
News, Editorial, Published on 28/12/2015
» The Transport Ministry has given a small New Year's gift to Bangkok commuters. It isn't much and is likely to be snatched back after limited use. The "gift" is a refusal to allow taxi drivers to raise their fares for the second time this year. The reason given to drivers is they are just not giving the kind of service that warrants a second meter adjustment.