4,000 buses/vans to arrive in Bangkok today as New Year holiday ends
The Transport Company said it will run 4,000 interprovincial bus/van services to carry over 53,000 passengers back to Bangkok on Monday after New Year trips to visit relatives upcountry.
People began heading back to the city on Sunday, when the company ran 2,792 services for over 26,000 passengers who wanted to arrive in Bangkok early to avoid traffic congestion despite Monday being an official holiday, said Transport Co vice president Rapipan Wannapintu on Monday.
Expecting a surge in volume of returning passengers on Monday, the operator has prepared up to 4,000 bus and van trips to ensure no passengers are left at terminals. “We have also informed taxi drivers via the JS100 and FM91 radio stations to pick up passengers directly from platforms to reduce crowding at the bus terminal,” she added.
Transport Co staff are sticking to face mask and social distancing measures to prevent spreading Covid-19 and will advise passengers to do likewise, Rapipan said.
The company is also offering a discount on tickets for those who travel after January 2, as a thank-you for helping to reduce crowding at bus terminals.
Passengers who book their tickets via the e-ticket app or www.transport.co.th for any domestic trips on January 3-9 will receive a 10% discount.
For more information, contact the call centre at 1490.
