Post by account_disabled on Dec 30, 2023 2:18:36 GMT -5
BTS-Bangkok negotiate ends Agreeing to reduce fares for the popular Green Line electric train along the line from Khu Khot - Kheha Samut Prakan, 59 stations, to 65 baht from 158 baht along the entire line. The Ministry of Interior is preparing to propose to the Cabinet for approval, announcing it as a New Year's gift. In exchange for extending the concession to BTS for another 30 years. A reporter reported from Bangkok that at the Economic Cabinet meeting on November 1st, The meeting considered and approved the principles for collecting service fees for the Green Line extension of Khu Khot - Saphan Mai - Mo Chit. and the Bearing-Kheha Samut Prakan area The entire route is 65 baht throughout the line, from the previous fare along the Khu Khot-Kheha Samut Prakan line. It is approximately 158 baht/person.
However, once the Economic C Level Executive List Cabinet approves in principle The next step is that the Ministry of Interior will prepare to present it to the Cabinet meeting for consideration and approval. which is expected to be offered Cabinet by the end of November. After that, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will call the private sector, namely Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited or BTS, which is the operator of the Green Line, to sign the contract. After that, the price can be announced to the public.
This guideline follows the order of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), which issued Section 44, stipulating that if there is a renewal of the concession contract for the private sector to manage the Green Line. which is an electric train that runs through the heart of the city in important areas From Mo Chit, Ari, Victory Monument, Phayathai, Siam Square and almost the entire Sukhumvit Road. By extending it for another 30 years, from the original concession contract expiring in 2029, the people must benefit the most. In terms of services, train operations must be continuous as a single network throughout the entire route. and affordable fares are accessible. Reporters reported that In addition to passengers who will use the service along the route, totaling 59 stations, length 66 kilometers, they will benefit from a fixed fare of 65 baht throughout the line.
However, once the Economic C Level Executive List Cabinet approves in principle The next step is that the Ministry of Interior will prepare to present it to the Cabinet meeting for consideration and approval. which is expected to be offered Cabinet by the end of November. After that, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will call the private sector, namely Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited or BTS, which is the operator of the Green Line, to sign the contract. After that, the price can be announced to the public.
This guideline follows the order of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), which issued Section 44, stipulating that if there is a renewal of the concession contract for the private sector to manage the Green Line. which is an electric train that runs through the heart of the city in important areas From Mo Chit, Ari, Victory Monument, Phayathai, Siam Square and almost the entire Sukhumvit Road. By extending it for another 30 years, from the original concession contract expiring in 2029, the people must benefit the most. In terms of services, train operations must be continuous as a single network throughout the entire route. and affordable fares are accessible. Reporters reported that In addition to passengers who will use the service along the route, totaling 59 stations, length 66 kilometers, they will benefit from a fixed fare of 65 baht throughout the line.