On Oct. 17, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, Minister of Transport, revealed that on Oct. 16, 2023, the Cabinet meeting (Cabinet) resolved to approve a measure for a maximum fare rate of 20 baht throughout the line. according to government policy For the suburban trains on the Red Line, Nakhon Withi Line (Bangkok Apiwat-Taling Chan) and Thani Ratthaya Line. (Bangkok Apiwat – Rangsit) of the Electricity Authority of Thailand (SRT) and the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority (MRT) Chalong Ratchadham Line (Purple Line) of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT) to help. Reduce the cost of living burden for the people.
In this regard, following the announcement of the fare measure for the Red Line suburban electric train and the Purple Line MRT with a maximum fare of 20 baht throughout the line, the SRT and MRTA have reported the results of user satisfaction inquiries. serve It was found that most passengers gave good feedback. Because it reduces the burden of travel expenses. Including attracting more people to use the rail public transport system.
Mr. Suriya further said that from the Cabinet’s approval of the measure for the electric train fares for both lines, a maximum of 20 baht throughout the line, specified until 30 Nov. 2024, it is confirmed that when the deadline is due during that date. The measure of the maximum 20 baht electric train fare throughout the line has not yet been lifted and this measure will be used continuously. To help and reduce the cost of living for the people according to the policy “Transport Future for All: Transportation of the future for all citizens”
As for setting the time period on November 30, 2024, as submitted to the Cabinet, it is carried out in accordance with the State Fiscal Discipline Act 2018, in which the Ministry of Transport must evaluate the implementation of the measures on an annual basis. By considering various factors related matters, such as passenger volume and revenue, which will affect the compensation burden from the government And take into account the convenience of traveling and helping reduce the burden of traveling expenses for the people, etc., for use in considering the implementation of such measures in the next year.
However, by proposing to renew the 20 baht measure all the way in 2024, the government will compensate for the reduced revenue. Because there will be an increase in the number of passengers. Therefore, measures must be evaluated on an annual basis. This is considered to encourage people to turn to public services. Reduce the burden of travel expenses on citizens, reduce pollution and energy use within the country. Support economic circularity at the macro level. from increasing people’s travel to stimulate the economy and raise the quality of life of citizens to have equal access to public transportation systems.
A news report from the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) stated that the results of the service according to the 20 baht electric train policy along the entire line of the suburban railway system. (Red Line) Bang Sue-Rangsit section and the Bang Sue-Taling Chan section and the MRT Purple Line section Tao Poon-Khlong Bang Phai on 16 Oct. 2023, which was the first day of service. After the Cabinet meeting approved the resolution, it was found that there were a total of 94,446 passengers using both electric train lines – trips per day. An increase from October 15, 2023, when there were 50,564 passengers – trips per day.
Divided into the Red Line Bang Sue-Rangsit section and the Bang Sue-Taling Chan section on 16 Oct. 2023, there were 25,439 passengers – trips per day. An increase from October 15, 2023, when there was no 20 baht electric train policy along the entire line, with a total of 16,561 people traveling per day.
Like the Purple Line, on October 16, 2023, there were 69,007 passengers – trips per day. An increase from 15 Oct. ’23 when there were 34,003 passengers – trips per day.
2023-10-17 04:52:00
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