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Pipat Reveals Plan to Cut Living Costs for Bangkok Residents with 17-45 Baht Metro Fare
Pipat said that the metro in Bangkok will start operations on January 1, 2017, with a starting fare of 17 baht for the first trip and a maximum of 45 baht per trip. There are plans to develop 2,320 electric buses (EV) and to make a single ticket cover the entire public transport system.
Pipat revealed plans to reduce living costs for Bangkok residents, starting from January 1, 2017. The metro will begin operations with a starting fare of 17 baht for the first trip and a maximum of 45 baht per trip. This is a significant reduction in costs for the citizens of Bangkok.
Additionally, plans include the development of 2,320 electric buses (EV) for future service, and the integration of a single ticket to cover the entire public transport system, including metros, buses, and light rail.
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Compiled from multiple sources by AI and the PASA TALK team