“Suriya” orders all units to prepare for the traffic at the start of the school term.

Ministry of Transport Order all units to prepare for the start of school tomorrow (May 16), emphasizing safety and speed, instructing the BMTA to prepare 2,400 vehicles, increasing the frequency during rush hours. MRTA arranges adequate electric train fleet and speeds up restoration of traffic surface along construction lines. Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport revealed that he had ordered the agencies under his supervision Prepare for the opening of the academic year 2024 on May 16, 2024 to provide convenience and service with safety for students and parents. and provide enough for the trip It has been given to the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) to manage bus operations. To support the opening of the school term, prepare 2,400 cars to make 17,500 trips/day and increase the frequency of running during rush hours, morning and evening, with an average frequency of 7-15 minutes per vehicle. Arrange area inspectors and special patrols. Facilitate users in f ront of schools and educational institutions. and travel connection points such as buses and trains or boats-buses. At the same time, he also ordered the Department of Land Transport (DLT) to arrange for inspectors to oversee order in the area of ??large bus stops. Including areas of schools and educational institutions that have heavy traffic. As for the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), the trains are operated adequately. and provide convenience and safety, especially during rush hours As well as inspecting every train vehicle to be ready for service. Ready to encourage students to use the MRT train card, student card type. to receive a discount on travel expenses and increase convenience and speed in using the service In addition, speed up the process of restoring the traffic surface along the route to be completed quickly. This is because at present there are still projects being implemented by other public utility agencies in some areas. and may affect road commuters As well as checking road conditions according to guidelines to ensure safety for commuters. Source: Thai News Agency