Extension of free bus, rail rides
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The Cabinet yesterday approved the extension of free bus and train services until October to help reduce people's living costs.
The Cabinet agreed to extend the period of free bus and train services from yesterday to October 31.
The government will allocate a total budget of around Bt1.6 billion for the extension.
The free bus and third-class train service policy was implemented on August 1, 2008 under Samak Sundaravej’s government.
Yingluck Shinawatra’s government decided to extend the project until October 31.
The Cabinet also assigned the Transport Ministry to survey how many people use the free buses on 70 routes.
The Finance Ministry has requested the Transport Ministry find an effective way to reduce transportation prices.
