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Free rides for Bus Rapid Transit customers
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/09/2024
» Passengers can ride for free on the new electric buses of Bangkok's newly upgraded Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, re-launched yesterday, for two months, a transport official for the company said on Sunday.
Bus firm to ditch NGV vehicles
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/01/2024
» The entire fleet of 350 natural gas-fuelled vehicles (NGV) buses operated by Thai Smile Bus (TSB) company will be decommissioned by the end of the month as part of the firm's policy to promote clean air and environmental sustainability.
BMTA plans to get 3,200 electric buses
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/08/2022
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority may procure 3,200 electric buses to phase out fossil-fuelled buses from its fleet in three years, said deputy permanent secretary for transport, Sorapong Paitoonphong.
Overheated brakes caused city bus fire, says BMTA
Published on 24/05/2022
» The fire that destroyed a route 522 airconditioned bus in Nonthaburi on Monday night was started by an overheated brake on a rear right wheel, according to a statement released by the city bus operator.
Faulty brakes sparked bus blaze
Post Reporters, Published on 16/04/2021
» A brake system failure was to blame for a fatal bus accident in Khon Kaen that killed five people and injured 12 others on Tuesday.
Fire destroys bus in Samut Prakan depot
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 03/06/2020
» SAMUT PRAKAN: An airconditioned bus parked inside a depot in Muang district went up in flames shortly after midnight on Wednesday, prompting a police investigation to find what caused the blaze.
BMTA set fare reduction feasibility deadline
Published on 04/09/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has given Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) one month to determine whether air-conditioned bus fares can be reduced.
BMTA to add 2k buses amid fare outcry
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 09/05/2019
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) plans to acquire a fleet of 2,188 buses to appease city commuters, following outrage over its bus fare hike.
Govt approves new bus fare increase
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 11/04/2019
» The Transport Ministry has given the green light to increasing the price of bus fares in the capital, starting from April 22.
Buses to trial cashless tech
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 02/04/2019
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) plans to launch a two-month trial allowing passengers on bus No.510 to use cashless payments for fares from next Tuesday.