The transport authority expects that during the new year, 70,000 people will use buses every day, requesting vehicles to support them. Leave no residue.

On December 20, 2023, Mr. Suravong Piachot, Deputy Minister of Transport, revealed that he had assigned the Transport Company Limited (Bus Company) to hold a meeting on the operating plan for holiday bus operations during the 2024 New Year Festival with relevant agencies. Prepare for easier travel and for the upcoming 2024 New Year Festival, there will be 4 consecutive holidays from 29 December 2023 to 1 January 2024. Ministry of Transport I have pushed for a quick win policy to connect public transport travel between trains, monorails, buses and BMTA buses to facilitate people’s ability to travel. Traveling by public transportation is more convenient. Bus passengers traveling from other provinces to Bangkok in particular can choose to travel and connect at Bangkok Apiwat Central Station. The Bangkok Bus Station (Chatuchak), however, urged the bus station to integrate cooperation with agencies under the Ministry of Transport. By focusing on people’s needs as the center and providing enough buses no passengers are left behind. Including strict procedures to monitor the safety of buses, drivers and every bus station across the country. Ensuring people’s comfort throughout the New Year’s Eve period in order to obtain comfortable, fast and safe services.

Ms Rabivan Wanabinto, Executive Vice President of Transport Department and Acting Head of the Bus Station said that the bus station is ready to implement the policies of the Ministry of Transport. Through integration with relevant agencies to facilitate people’s return to their hometowns during the New Year Festival. During the upcoming New Year’s holiday. The bus station expects that there will be an increase in the number of users by approximately 5% from the New Year Festival 2023. It is expected that from 27 to 29 December 2023 there will be an average of 70 thousand passengers traveling daily, using buses (buses, shared buses, Small trucks) at a rate of 4,000 trips per day, with return trips between January 2-3. It is expected that by 2024, there will be an average of 60,000 passengers traveling daily, using approximately 3,800 buses. Cooperation has been requested from operators to bring irregular buses (registration number 30) to organize additional trips on different routes of approximately 700 buses, so we I’m sure there will be buses, certainly enough to support people’s travel. Those traveling today – December 22, 2023 or between January 4 and 8, 2024 will receive a 20% discount (fare only, excluding fees). For more information, please contact the box office or call the bus call center on 1490, 24 hours a day.