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'Waste of money': Bangkok free public transport plan under fire
For example, 451,251 passengers used the Blue electric rail line per trip (a 38% increase) while the Airport Rail Link saw 68,903 passengers using its free service per trip (a 25.61% increase). A total of 857,878 passengers also used the BTS Green Line per trip, or a 46.07% increase, Mr Pichiet said.
Bangkok announces free public transport to reduce smog
BANGKOK: The government of Thailand has announced making public transport free for a week in the capital Bangkok to curb the smog and ease traffic
Free public transport gives big boost to Bangkok train trip numbers
Train ridership surged 60% across Greater Bangkok on Sunday, the second day of the government's week-long offer of free public transport to help combat air pollution, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) said on Tuesday.
Bangkok Offers Free Public Transport to Fight Air Pollution
Bangkok is offering free public transport for a week to combat rising air pollution levels, which have led to school closures and remote work. The initiative aims to reduce car usage, one significant pollution contributor.
PM orders week of free public transport to combat PM2.5
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered free public transport in Bangkok for one week, starting Saturday, in response to worsening air pollution as dust levels have surged across all districts of the capital.
Bangkok tackles smog with week-long free public transport
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Asian capital makes public transport completely free to combat smog
Rising smog in Bangkok linked to car emissions, with authorities aiming to reduce private car use to curb pollution ...
Thai authorities seek to ease air pollution in capital by offering free public transport
Thai authorities have made travel by public transport in Bangkok free for a week, the latest tactic to try to tackle soaring ...
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Bangkok train ridership surges 60% amid free transport initiative
Bangkok train ridership rose 60% on free transport days, supporting efforts to curb pollution and promote eco-friendly travel.
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Bangkok air quality has improved – Governor Chadchart appreciates neighboring provinces for strict control of burning activities
Governor Chadchart Sittipunt closely monitored the PM2.5 dust situation in Bangkok at the Air Quality Data Center, Department ...
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Bangkok pollution forces closure of 352 schools
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said it had closed 352 schools across 31 districts due to air pollution. More than 250 schools in Bangkok were closed on Thursday, and officials urged people to ...
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Critics slam 140m baht quick fix for Bangkok haze crisis
Critics have blasted the government for allocating 140 million baht to fund free public transport in Bangkok for one week.