The BMA cancels the fee Electronic advance ticket issuing From February 1 – May 31, ’21 promotes cashless fare payments Reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19
Mr. Surachai Iamwachirasakul Director of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) revealed that the BMA will cancel the collection of fees for issuing electronic advance tickets for public and electronic student tickets at 30 baht each from February 1 to date. On May 31, 2021 by cooperation From Krungthai Bank 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.
This is due to the current situation of the second coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) that has intensified in many areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned people to avoid touching the coin. And banknotes in the payment of goods Which may contain virus Or bacteria Stuck for many days Making it at risk of infection with such pathogens
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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