PUBLISHED : 20 Sep 2024 at 05:30
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has confirmed the government has no plan to offer an extension of the Don Muang Tollway’s operation concession to the operator, Don Muang Tollway Plc, in return for capping the toll.
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PUBLISHED : 20 Sep 2024 at 05:30
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has confirmed the government has no plan to offer an extension of the Don Muang Tollway’s operation concession to the operator, Don Muang Tollway Plc, in return for capping the toll.
The confirmation countered news reports that an extension was in the works in exchange for not raising the toll by 5 to 10 baht from December.
Citing findings from a study conducted by the Department of Highways (DoH), Mr Suriya said it is not worth extending the concession to maintain the current toll rates until the current concession expires.
Mr Suriya previously disclosed that the tollway operator was planning to raise fees on Dec 22. The minister reportedly ordered a study…