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The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has hit the jackpot with its new 20-baht maximum fare policy, hailed as a major triumph in public transport.
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The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has hit the jackpot with its new 20-baht maximum fare policy, hailed as a major triumph in public transport. Launched as part of the Ministry of Transport’s Quick Win programme, Transportation for Public Prosperity, the initiative aims to lighten the commuting costs for everyone.
Starting with the MRT Purple Line last week, the policy is set to expand, allowing passengers to travel seamlessly across both the Purple and Red Line suburban systems for a mere 20 baht using a single EMV Contactless card.
Since the rollout, daily ridership on the Purple Line has skyrocketed by 17.7%, with over 66,000 passengers now hopping on each day, an impressive jump from pre-policy numbers. Meanwhile, the Blue Line isn’t lagging, boasting an 11.92% increase and serving an average of 420,000 passengers daily.
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