PUBLISHED: 23 Oct 2024 at 06: 17
According to Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, the Transportation Ministry will spend six to a time examining the viability of imposing a congestion charge on Bangkok residents who travel on busy roads.
The cost will be used to finance a 200-billion-baht fund to recover concessions from private companies that make investments in energy train lines. The government will be able to provide cheap fares once it has been returned to express power.
Mr. Suriya said on Tuesday that the congestion price will help realize his goal of setting electric train tickets at 20 baht per journey across all lines.
At the same time, the government is even working on harmonising inter-line cards, which is expected to be completed next time.
According to Mr. Suriya, the account is necessary to keep prices low.
The government has examined various fees that are imposed on motorists in other nations and made the decision to take the congestion fee significantly.
A study will be conducted to assess how the gridlock price will work for the people’s best interests.
Some drivers would be urged to leave their cars at home and take electric trains if the charges were reduced to a level rate of 20 baht, he claimed.
Mr. Suriya predicted a six- to twelve-month research period. He claimed, however, that the government is determined to end the agreement buy-back process by submitting a flat rate of 20 baht per year for all ranges by the end of the year. He did not elaborate more.
Accessing busy streets served by electric train lines may be charged a congestion cost that may range from 40 to 50 baht per car.