After the new year, Greater Bangkok’s aging fleet of vehicles that emit black smoke will be replaced by 1,250 electric buses, which were unveiled by the Transport Ministry on Saturday. The fleet of diesel cars that have been in service for more than 20 years and are criticized for polluting the air in the city will be replaced by the buses that are being purchased. According to the data provided by the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, there are more than 2,000 buses in Bangkok that are older than 20 years. This includes 1,520 red buses and 179 blue air-conditioned vehicles. The Minister of Transport, Saksayam Chidchob, has stated that the electric buses will make it simpler to travel throughout Greater Bangkok. He also mentioned that wheelchair access will be included on the buses. He also mentioned that they are equipped with a global positioning system (GPS), an electronic ticketing system,…