The BMTA increased the social distancing measures, requested cooperation for passengers to leave their seats and stand 30 cm apart and scan the QR Code “Thai Won” as a measure to reduce the risk of COVID-19.
Mr. Surachai Iamwachirasakul Director of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) revealed that from both government and private agencies. There is a policy that employees work at home (Work From Home) and many educational institutions. Teaching has been discontinued To reduce the spread of the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), the bus users of the BMTA have decreased by approximately 40%. With modifications to the number of cars running To be consistent with the current number of users of each route
In respect of measures to prevent the epidemic The BMA has implemented measures Strictly prevent the spread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), such as monitoring the body temperature of the vehicle staff. Spraying disinfectant products Containing 70% alcohol inside the bus Before taking the car to run for public service, etc.
Including requesting cooperation for service users Always wear a mask while using the service. To build the confidence of the people, at the moment, the BMA has added social distancing measures on buses. By requesting the cooperation of the service user sitting on the designated seat And standing spaced at least 30 cm apart, which measures Divided into 3 areas as follows
On the bus staff
1. Check the body temperature of the driver. And the fare collector every time Before getting on the bus If the employee is detected that the temperature is higher than 37.5 degrees Celsius will not be able to perform his duties. By hurrying to see a doctor immediately
2. enjoining drivers and fare collectors Always wear a mask While performing duties on the bus
3. Public relations requesting cooperation for service users Wait for the next bus service In the event that there are enough users on the car
Bus side
1. Increase the frequency of cleaning the air conditioning system And curtain cleaning
2. Use disinfectant products containing 70% alcohol spray to clean the interior of the bus. And use the product Wipe and clean any equipment that the consumer must touch, such as seats, handrails, buzzer, etc., and install a bottle of alcohol gel. For users to wash their hands At the entrance
3.Set the seat (the seat without the cross) and the position in the bus.
4. Install the QR Code application “Thai Chana” around the back of the seat. And the side wall area Inside the bus For users to scan through a smart phone To collect travel information In the event that an infected person is detected, use a single bus service. And at the same time as the user There will be a notification via SMS that the user There is a risk, seek immediate medical attention.
5. Install the QR Code “Mor Chana” application on the side wall inside the bus. To facilitate service users In the use of a smart phone Download the application.
User side
1. The user must wear a mask at all times. While using the bus
2. Wash your hands with alcohol gel. Installed at the entrance door
3. For the benefit of the user should scan the QR Code “Thai Won” application on the bus to check in when boarding the car. And check-out before getting off the car For electronic ticket holders of All types of BMA. Should register the card at www.bmta.co.th To make the card Can check in – check out automatically. When bringing an electronic ticket Let’s tap on the EDC machine to pay the fare.
4. For the benefit of users. Should download the application “Mor Won” to answer the coronavirus risk assessment questionnaire 2019 (COVID – 19).
5. Should sit on the designated seat (Cushion without a cross) and stand on the specified point Or standing at least 30 cm apart in the event that there are enough service users on the car Should wait for the next bus service
6. Service users must strictly follow the instructions of the fare collector, inspector and special patrol officer.
7. Requesting cooperation for service users Pay your fare without cash Through all types of electronic tickets of the BMA, debit-credit cards with the Contactless symbol State welfare card And mobile banking To reduce the exposure of banknotes and coins That could mediate the transmission of the 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19).
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