6 April 2024 – Mr. Suraphong Piyachote, Deputy Minister of Transport, revealed that he has given a policy and launched a campaign to prevent and reduce road accidents during the Songkran Festival 2024 under the name “Smart Seamless. Connecting cars and rails for convenient travel, creating safety during Songkran.” The said activity was organized to publicize plans for implementing measures for convenience and safety during the festival. of the Ministry of Transport and affiliated agencies
Mr. Suraphong said that the Songkran Festival is a long holiday in which people like to return to their hometowns and there are many tourists, both Thais and foreigners, traveling to relax and travel to various places. During the Songkran Festival 2024, it is expected that people’s travel By public transportation between provinces Between 11 – 17 April 2024, a total of 7 days, there will be a passenger volume of 2.05 million people – trips, buses 772,730 people, intercity trains 645,600 people, airports 629,365 people, an increase from the Songkran Festival 2023 by 23.95%.
“The government is led by Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. The policy has been given to the Ministry of Transport. Carry out measures for the convenience and safety of the people so that they can travel to their destination safely and reduce losses from accidents during the 7 dangerous days. Accidents must be zero. Public transportation services are easily accessible. enough, no delay No passengers left behind, no price overruns, no passengers left behind. and keep up with events Including integrating cooperation with relevant agencies in connecting public transportation systems. To answer the policy of convenience, comfort, safety, and seamlessness,” Mr. Suraphong said.
The Deputy Minister of Transport also said that organizing a campaign to prevent and reduce road accidents during the Songkran Festival 2024 under the name “Smart Seamless, connecting cars and rails, convenient for traveling, creating safety during Songkran” in order to publicize the plan to implement the measures. of facilitating people in seamless travel connections, both by land and rail, including safety measures of the Ministry of Transport and affiliated agencies To build confidence among citizens who will travel during the festival. In order to connect the public transport system seamlessly, the bus station and BMTA determine parking spots and improve connecting routes to be more convenient and convenient, arrange taxi parking areas (TAXI) and management systems to be consistent. Responding to the needs of the people at each time Reduce traffic congestion problems inside and outside the station and prepare for public buses both in Bangkok and and other provinces Supports the function of Feeder, connecting train stations, airports, and seaports seamlessly throughout the country.
The Deputy Minister of Transport said that the development of the management system and traffic system within the passenger bus station Traffic patterns, parking areas, platforms for inbound and outbound vehicles in the passenger terminal have been adjusted to create an efficient traffic system. Including improving various facilities. Integration between agencies to improve safety for the public includes: Inspector of the Department of Land Transport Bus inspectors, BMTA special patrol officers and police officers Take strict measures to prevent fraudsters from defrauding you. causing distress to the people inside the passenger transport station
The Deputy Minister of Transport also said that improving safety for the people Strictly inspect the readiness of buses and drivers 100% according to the checklist at 123 passenger transport stations, 55 stopping points, safety checkpoints (Rest Area) in 13 provinces, 16 points, and Checking Point points in 26 provinces, 28 points. Before providing service and during the travel route through Checking Points throughout the country, check the speed and travel status of every vehicle through the GPS center of the Department of Land Transport 24 hours a day. And if any offense is found, legal punishment will be considered immediately. In the case of all double-decker buses Including non-regular buses that are brought to request permission from the Department of Land Transport to run together with bus routes (auxiliary buses), the vehicles must be inspected according to the Department of Land Transport’s criteria by April 7, 2024. If the vehicle is found not Ready to order spraying “Do not use” immediately for maximum travel safety of the people.
2024-04-06 02:30:49
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