Government says coverage may be guilty, rejecting opposition say that it will only help companies
PUBLISHED: 24 Oct 2024 at 19: 36
The Ministry of Transport has refrained from criticizing the criticism for its designed traffic congestion cost in Bangkok, saying that the policy is meant to be responsible.
Surapong Piyachote, the lieutenant transport secretary, responded to a question posed by Suphanat Meenchainan, an antagonism People’s Party MP from Bangkok, during a House meeting on Thursday.
Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the secretary of transportation, has suggested charging drivers who travel by Bangkok to cross active streets. For accessing overcrowded roads served by electric coach lines, the costs may range from 40 to 50 baht per car.
The cost will be used to finance a 200-billion-baht fund to recover concessions from railroad system investors. Following the purchase, the account will asset a 20-baht flat-rate suffer across all lines.
The 20-baht fare was introduced a year ago on the Purple and Red lines, which are owned by the perennially losing State Railway of Thailand, and it has resulted in a 26 % increase in passenger numbers.
Mr. Suphanat claimed that the government was completely incorrect. Instead of imposing fees that encourage more people to use electronic railways, to the benefit of private operators, he said it should concentrate on resolving issues with public buses, which are the main mode of transportation.
The MP also raised questions about the transportation agency’s declare that it intends to implement a comprehensive mass transit reform plan in six months. He claimed that some city commuters are now forced to use taxis because of the ongoing issue with expanding bus service coverage throughout the area.
” Why is it that the Ministry of Transport, directed by the decision Pheu Thai Party, appears to be trying to make money for the private sector, like electronic train and road organizations”? he asked.
Are you at all assured that your efforts to address the issue of mass transit are successful?
Mr. Surapong responded that the government is putting forth steps to make the congestion fee collection process guilty. He added that no company or buyer will gain from the program.
According to a government document, 390, 000 vehicles adore Bangkok roads everyday, exacerbating air waste.
According to the report, managing highway transportation aids in reducing pollution, and Mr. Surapong claimed a transportation policy plan was developed in response to this.