Starting Friday, riders on Bangkok’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will be required to purchase e-tickets, marking the end of more than a year of free rides.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced a fare of 15 baht for BRT passengers, who can use Rabbit Cards or pay through the BRT E-Ticket Line account. Senior citizens will benefit from a reduced fare of 11 baht.
Passengers have enjoyed complimentary rides since September last year, following the end of a previous concession held by Bangkok Mass Transit System, better known as the BTS Skytrain, in August.
This year, the BTS Skytrain operator won the new concession to manage the BRT system, which spans 16 kilometers between Sathon and Ratchaphruek roads, with a bidding price of 465 million baht.
Additionally, the BMA has introduced a new fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to replace the old BRT buses.
