Transport Ministry adds three new lines to ‘Let’s Go Halves Plus’ scheme
The Transport Ministry is expanding the ‘Let’s Go Halves Plus’ scheme to include three new electric train lines, bringing the total to eight routes covering 286.84 kilometres. The scheme will start on October 29.
A ministry source said on Wednesday (October 15) that it marked the first day for entrepreneurs to register for participation in the ‘Khon La Khrueng Plus’ (Let’s Go Halves Plus) programme.
The ministry has readied various public transport services for registration, including taxi-metre operators, legally registered passenger vans, public tricycles (tuk-tuks), songthaews (two-row pickup taxis), and motorcycle taxis. All drivers must hold valid public transport driving licences.
Operators of electric trains, rail services, buses and public ferries who have not yet participated in previous phases of the “Let’s Go Halves” scheme are also eligible to register.
Previously, BTS and MRT operators joined the scheme, allowing passengers to buy single-journey tickets via the Paotang application.
“In the new Let’s Go Halves Plus phase, additional rail operators who have recently opened new lines will be included — namely the Yellow Line, the Pink Line, and the Airport Rail Link,” the source said.
This expansion will bring the total number of electric rail routes participating in the scheme to eight, covering a combined distance of 286.84 kilometres:
- Red Line: Dark Red Line (Krung Thep Aphiwat–Rangsit, 26.3 km) and Light Red Line (Krung Thep Aphiwat–Taling Chan, 15.26 km).
- Airport Rail Link: Phaya Thai–Suvarnabhumi, 28.7 km.
- Blue Line: Bang Sue–Hua Lamphong (20 km), Hua Lamphong–Bang Khae (Lak Song, 14 km), and Bang Sue–Tha Phra (13 km).
- Purple Line: Bang Yai–Tao Poon, 23 km.
- Yellow Line: Lat Phrao–Samrong, 30.4 km.
- Pink Line: Khae Rai–Min Buri, 34.5 km.
- Green Line: Mo Chit–Samut Prakan (37.1 km), Mo Chit–Saphan Mai–Khu Khot (18.7 km), and National Stadium–Bang Wa (14 km).
- Gold Line: Krung Thon Buri–Khlong San, 1.88 km.
The ministry is confident that all public transport operators will be ready for the rollout of the Let’s Go Halves Plus scheme on October 29.
In addition to electric trains, other modes of public transport such as buses, taxis and ferries will also be included. The ministry has called meetings with all relevant agencies to ensure the payment systems and fare mechanisms are ready in time for launch.
