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Gimme shelter as we wait for fewer buses
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/11/2020
» When I saw City Hall calling for new Bangkok bus stop designs, I was excited. The voices of regular people like millions of bus commuters would finally be heard. But when I went through the competition's requirements, I wasn't sure if there was anything worth celebrating.
Automated buses take to the road in Singapore
Business, Reuters, Published on 28/08/2019
» SINGAPORE: Roaming peacocks, meandering tourists and curbside bushes were all causing headaches this week for operators of one of the first autonomous bus shuttle services to hit public roads in Singapore.
E-ticket system for buses to be scrapped
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2019
» The e-ticket system installed on city buses has proven unreliable and the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is terminating its contract with the provider, Cho Thavee Plc, acting director-general Prayoon Chuaikaeo said yesterday.
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.
54 EV buses eyed for 5-year rental
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2022
» State-run Transport Co will propose that its executive committee procures 54 electric vehicle (EV) minibuses on a rental basis to cover five interprovincial routes, according to Managing Director Sanyalak Panwattanalikit.
Inspection deadline looms for gas-powered tour buses
Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» The Department of Land Transport has warned the operators of almost 6,000 natural gas-powered (CNG) buses they must present their vehicles for safety inspection before Nov 30 or be put off the road.
Korat buses see 15% drop in passengers, blame virus
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 18/03/2020
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: Bus operators in Nakhon Ratchasima have reported a 15% drop in passengers since the Covid-19 epidemic hit the country.
Union opposes use of public buses to block protesters
Online Reporters, Published on 07/11/2020
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) labour union says it opposes the use of public buses to block demonstrators, saying it gives the impression that the public agency is taking political sides.
FTI looks to block import of used buses, trucks
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/06/2018
» The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling for the government to prohibit importing used buses and trucks to be registered here to support local assembly sites and to expand the parts supply chain.
Buses booked-out for New Year, extra services planned
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/12/2019
» Regular bus services on all routes out of Bangkok are already booked-out for the New Year holiday, but extra bus services will be provided for people who missed out.