Bangkok’s 7-day free public transport initiative saw a 36.81% rise in bus passengers and a 39.62% increase in electric train users. The scheme reduced pollution, with 350,000 fewer vehicles on the streets, but some workers expressed frustration over overcrowding on trains.

Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit considers extending the seven-day free public transport scheme in Bangkok, which has significantly reduced private car use and PM2.5 emissions