reader Posted February 15 Posted February 15 From Bangkok Post The Transport Ministry reported a 12.28% increase in profits for the Red and Purple lines after the 20-baht fare cap was introduced over a year ago. The fare cap was rolled out in October 2023 on the Red and Purple lines to get more commuters to switch to public transport. "Both lines reported a combined income of 49.91 million baht at the end of last year, an increase of 12.28% from the 44.45 million baht reported in the same period the previous year," said Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit. The Red Line, run by the State Railway of Thailand, consists of two routes. The northern route connects Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Rangsit, while the southern route connects the central station to Taling Chan in Thon Buri district. The Purple Line, run by Mass Rapid Transit Authority, links Khlong Bang Phai station in Bang Phlat district with Tao Poon station in Bang Sue. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2961530/profits-on-red-purple-lines tm_nyc and vinapu 1 1 Quote
vinapu Posted February 19 Posted February 19 all I can say that indeed red line toward Don Muang seemed much busier this January than last year so obviously commuters got the message tm_nyc 1 Quote
Members tm_nyc Posted February 19 Members Posted February 19 Yes, I took the Airport Rail Link at rush hour from Suvarnabhumi to Phayathai about a month ago. 'Seemed like there were a lot of Thai commuters getting on & off at every stop on that line too. Quote
