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Taxi drivers eye action over app rivals
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/10/2019
» Suvarnabhumi airport taxi drivers have threatened to withdraw some services starting on Nov 1 in a protest against what they say is the government's failure to ensure fair competition once app-based ride services are legalised.
Discounted multi-trip packages proposed for Blue, Purple lines
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/10/2019
» The owner of the Blue and Purple train lines has proposed ticket packages with discounted fares for commuters using the two mass transit routes.
Riding into digital roads
News, Wassayos Ngamkham and Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 08/09/2019
» Motorists charged with irresponsible and careless driving can expect their licences to be suspended for three months, once the 2019 Road Traffic Act starts to be enforced on Sept 20.
BMTA set fare reduction feasibility deadline
Thodsapol Hongtong, 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.
Checks for vans, drivers set to start
News, Thodsapol Hongthong, Published on 23/08/2019
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has confirmed it will launch on-the-spot maintenance checks of public transport vehicles and physical checkups of their drivers in two weeks.
Officers told to get tough on road safety
News, Sawat ketngam & Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/08/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob ordered officials to get tough on road safety violations following a tragic accident which claimed 11 lives in Sa Kaeo province on Sunday.
Four major routes chosen for higher speed limit trials
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 02/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry is planning to test a controversial 120km/hour speed limit on Phahon Yothin, Mittraphap, Sukhumvit and Phetkasem — four key roads that link Bangkok to the rest of the country.
Scope of 120km/h limit 'to be selective'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong and Sarit Wannalert, Published on 01/08/2019
» The maximum 120km/hour speed limit policy, a brainchild of new Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, will be applied to selected four-traffic lane roads, and to personal vehicles only.
Free MRT ride at 5 new stations for 2 months
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 18/07/2019
» Passengers will be allowed a free ride for two months on the MRT's new five-station stretch, starting July 29.
Revving up for danger
News, Thodsapol Hongtong & Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 14/07/2019
» The crash involving a big bike that was driven by a 13-year-old boy and injured two people in Chiang Mai last weekend has set alarm bells ringing about the dangers of powerful motorcycles on public roads, particularly of those in the hands of careless riders.