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Discounts mulled to boost rider numbers
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 12/12/2019
» The government is mulling over giving discounts of between 10-52% on expressway charges and electric train tickets for a three-month period, as part of its attempt to boost ridership figures.
BTS contracts to be extended by 40 years
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/11/2019
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will propose to the cabinet the extension of BTS’ operation concession contracts by another 40 years, with fares capped at not more 65 baht per trip throughout the period.
ARL plans B20 off-peak flat fare
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 22/11/2019
» Airport Rail Link is looking to introduce a 20-baht flat rate fare during off-peak hours, anticipating it would increase the number of commuter trips to 100,000 a day next year.
BMTA 'to stay in state hands'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 22/11/2019
» The Transport Ministry insisted on Thursday there was no plan to privatise the debt-ridden Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), saying its current bus purchase programme would proceed as planned.
Passes to cut fares on MRT lines
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/11/2019
» Passengers on Bangkok's Blue and Purple line trains will receive fare discounts of up to 32% if they buy 30-day passes issued from next month as part of government efforts to lower the cost of living.
Nok Air targets halving losses to B1.4bn
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/11/2019
» Budget carrier Nok Air expects to cut losses by almost half from last year's figure, thanks to plans afoot to boost revenues, according to Wutthiphum Jurangkul, the airline's chief executive officer.
Rail discounts mulled as 'New Year gift'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/11/2019
» The board of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will be asked on Tuesday to approve fare reductions of 40% for the Blue Line, the Purple Line and the Airport Rail Link electric train systems, a transport official said yesterday.
Taxi drivers rally at ministry
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 07/11/2019
» About 200 cabbies gathered with their vehicles outside the Transport Ministry in Bangkok on Thursday, repeating several demands including higher fares and a longer service life for their vehicles.
Blue Line link trial to start next month
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 06/11/2019
» The Bang Sue-Tha Phra extension of the MRT mass-transit line will open for a public trial run next month, completing the Blue Line's planned loop around the centre of Bangkok.
Bang Sue-Tha Phra extension opens next month
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 05/11/2019
» The Bang Sue-Tha Phra extension of the MRT mass transit line will open for a public trial run next month, completing the Blue Line’s planned loop around the centre of Bangkok.