Imagine yourself whisked away on a sleek train, gliding along the bustling BTS Green Line in Bangkok – the city that never sleeps! Come January 2nd, as reported by Bangkok’s deputy governor Visanu Samsompol, this urban odyssey is set to get even more exciting as passengers of the Green Line’s newest extensions will be introduced to a single sparkle of a deal—a flat fare of just 15 baht per trip. What a steal, right?
This isn’t just spur-of-the-moment; the decision has been thoughtfully drafted, just awaiting the illustrious signature of Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt. Picture the scene: the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), the Department of Rail Transport, and the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) all nodding in harmonious agreement, with not a single objection to this attractive fare. The harmony is palpable!
Don’t worry about the technicalities; the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), with its state-of-the-art fare collection system, is ready to roll. This system is not just another mechanical contrivance; it’s a finely-tuned beast ready to spring into action, offering seamless travel from Bearing all the way to Khu Khot.
But hold onto your hats, dear commuters, for there’s more! Once the fairy dust settles and the new fare begins, traversing the entire Green Line will never cost more than 62 baht. That’s right, your journey across Bangkok’s verdant lifeline will be as sweet on your wallet as it is brisk and efficient.
Let’s talk turkey with some numbers, shall we? With a hefty 250,000 passengers riding daily, BMA’s coffers are set to brim with an additional 3-4 million baht. Talk about a financial windfall, all the while keeping Bangkok on the move!
Meanwhile, BTSC is also gearing up to weave more transportation magic on the 34.5-kilometre Pink Line. Envision being whisked from Khae Rai to Min Buri with nary a traffic jam to slow you down, thanks to the nimble monorail zipping through East Bangkok, and all for a small fee beginning January 3rd. Right now, enjoying the Pink Line is like catching a unicorn—a mythical experience offered completely free during its trial period.
But there’s a plot twist! The joyous jaunt along the Green Line’s second extension will be sweetened with no entry fee for passengers transferring from any MRT electric rail system. Oh, it’s like finding a golden ticket in your chocolate bar!
Last but not least, a whisper from the corridors of the Transport Ministry: The Department of Rail Transport is urging the BMA to gear up and embrace EMV contactless payment. Such tech is already in vogue with the MRTA and the State Railway of Thailand. The future is now, dear riders, and it promises to be as convenient as it is exhilarating.
So there we have it, folks—a glimpse into the bustling, ever-progressing, marvelously efficient world of Bangkok’s mass transit. The city’s pulsating heart is set to throb in unison with the beep of each ticket barrier, each 15-baht journey a testament to the vibrancy and tempo of this urban sprawl we call home.
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