July 3rd, 2006, 05:30
Operator ups subway fares after talks break down
SUPOJ WANCHAROEN
Subway fares were to rise by from one to three baht today after talks to freeze the price broke down. The basic fare range goes from 14-36 baht, depending on the distance travelled, to 15-39 baht, and 8-20 baht for the elderly and children. The fare hike could trigger a legal backlash for the operator, Bangkok Metro Co Ltd (BMCL). Chartchai Praditpong, BMCL promotions manager, said the increase was in line with the terms of the subway concession. Travellers using stored-value tickets will get a 15% discount, with trips ranging from 13-33 baht, he said.
http://www.bangkokpost.net/News/03Jul2006_news03.php
SUPOJ WANCHAROEN
Subway fares were to rise by from one to three baht today after talks to freeze the price broke down. The basic fare range goes from 14-36 baht, depending on the distance travelled, to 15-39 baht, and 8-20 baht for the elderly and children. The fare hike could trigger a legal backlash for the operator, Bangkok Metro Co Ltd (BMCL). Chartchai Praditpong, BMCL promotions manager, said the increase was in line with the terms of the subway concession. Travellers using stored-value tickets will get a 15% discount, with trips ranging from 13-33 baht, he said.
http://www.bangkokpost.net/News/03Jul2006_news03.php