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The joint ticketing system was dusted once again. After Mr. Sak Siam Chidchob, Transport Minister will push the colorful train tickets according to the common ticketing system concept that the Cabinet (Cabinet) has approved in principle. Guidelines for the development of the mass rapid transit system in Bangkok and its vicinity The Ministry of Transport proposed since 7 November 2006 or 14 years ago, but was kept in a drawer for a long time.
This time, although there is no guarantee that it will succeed But the Ministerial Regulation clearly announced The joint ticket system will be applied to all public transport services, including trains, electric trains, public buses, passenger ships, etc. The first phase by the end of this year will be piloted with electric trains. Which is in the supervision of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and the Airport Rail Link Of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT)
Minister of Transport stated that Using a joint ticket will be able to control the fare of the train that is open for service in all systems. Although some systems are not currently under the supervision of transportation, however, joint tickets will be used to reduce public travel expenses. I received a complaint that the current rail transportation costs are too high.
Sparking hope and bringing a joint ticketing system to help relieve the burden of the city In the midst of hot issues, problems of the renewal of the MRT Green Line project concession For the BTS Group Holdings group who has been awarded the concession and contracted to operate the Green Line extension that the Cabinet has given to Bangkok to review After communication objection
The filling was repeatedly braked not to adjust the fare rate as proposed by Bangkok, from the maximum 65 baht to 104 baht since 16 February 2021, although actually in addition to the electric train part that is in the responsibility of the transport Such as the MRT Blue Line Bang Sue – Hua Lamphong, Bang Sue – Tha Phra, Hua Lamphong – Bang Khae Purple Line, Bang Sue – Bang Yai With the electric train under construction And to open new auctions such as the red, pink, and yellow line trains, etc. The opportunity to use the ticket in conjunction with other systems such as the green line of Bangkok Young Pho Lukkhon Both conflicts must be cleared and coordinated for the best
The problem is not just different electric train systems. The person responsible for the supervision of different agencies only But the big clue lies in the sharing of income benefits between government agencies and the private sector. And private and private investors Both receiving project concessions Receive concessions Taxi, etc.
Makes negotiating a conclusion to be acceptable to all parties is difficult. Especially private If not taking a step back, a smart joint ticket system would be just a dream. Both of which should have been fulfilled since the year of the gods
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