The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) acknowledges that there is a shortage of buses on nearly 27 routes, causing nearly 90 percent of commuters to have long waits for the bus.
Get on the bus in Bangkok
Have you ever taken a ride on public transport in Bangkok? Especially during rush hour it is a rich experience to experience a ride in a bulging bus without air conditioning.
The public transport company of Bangkok (BMTA) wants to renew its fleet. For example, 2.188 new buses must be installed that can offer passengers a better service.
Bus company BMTA in Bangkok wants to lease 700 'green' buses
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), which is responsible for public bus transport in Bangkok, wants to replace the outdated diesel buses by leasing and buying new environmentally friendly buses.
The first hundred NGV buses, powered by natural gas, will start driving in Bangkok today. The Bangkok public transport company (BMTA) has purchased 489 of these buses, but they could run for more than a year due to a conflict with the importer.
'Bus ticket in Bangkok 30 percent more expensive this year'
Bus fares in the capital are expected to increase by an average of 2 baht this year, which is an increase of 30 percent. BMTA president Nuttachat announced the increase yesterday, which is necessary because the Bangkok public transport company (BMTA) has a debt of 100 billion baht.
The new shuttle bus between Don Mueang Airport and the center of Bangkok is proving to be a great success, especially among foreign tourists. The first five days of the new route brought a lot of passengers and therefore extra income for the BMTA. The bus runs on two routes: to Lumphini park and Sanam Luang.
BMTA wants to raise bus ticket prices in Bangkok to limit losses
The public transport company of Bangkok (BMTA) intends to make a bus ticket more expensive. This is necessary because the company is deeply in debt. The debts together amount to more than 100 billion baht.
New natural gas buses finally hit the road
After yet another delay, the first 100 new buses will hit the road in Bangkok next month. The importer has paid the import levy of 40 percent for the 292 buses.
New city buses in the street scene of Bangkok
It took a total of 14 years, but now they have arrived: new city buses for the BMTA, the public transport company in Bangkok.
Bangkok gets electric buses
The old city buses in Bangkok do have a certain charm, but it is no longer of this time. There has been talk for a long time about the renewal of the vehicle fleet of the BMTA, the public transport company in Bangkok, which now seems to be moving forward.
News from Thailand – October 16, 2012
Bangkok Post opens today with a great article about the auction of 3G licenses. Because I don't understand it, I refer interested readers to the newspaper's website.