The BMA promotes cashless fare payments Reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 Cancel charge Electronic advance ticket issuing From 1 Feb – 31 May ’21
The BMA will cancel the collection of fees for issuing electronic advance tickets for the general public and 30 baht per student electronic student ticket from February 1 to May 31, 2021 in order to encourage people who use the service. Change the method of paying fares from using cash Is to pay the fare through the said card To reduce the exposure of coins and banknotes, which is a medium for the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) transmission.
Mr. Surachai Iamwachirasakul Director of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) revealed that the current situation of the second coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has escalated in many areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned people to avoid touching the coin. And banknotes in the payment of goods during the COVID-19 epidemic due to banknotes and coins Quickly changed hands Which may contain virus Or bacteria Stuck for many days Making it at risk of infection with such pathogens The BMA has a policy to encourage people to use the service. Change the method of paying fares to more cashless. With cooperation from Krung Thai Bank In order to cancel the charge of issuing electronic advance tickets for general public and electronic student student tickets From 1 February to 31 May 2021
Customers can also pay cashless fares via e-ticket. (One way trip) State welfare card Debit / Credit Card With the Contactless symbol and can pay the fare via various bank applications (QR Code) as well.
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