Thailand cuts bus lines to respond to fuel price increases, and 227 bus lines have been cut

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] According to the Thailand's "Bangkok Post" reported on the 29th, due to the high cost of fuel recently, nearly 50 cross -provincial bus companies in the country have cut operating scale from July 1. According to statistics from the Thai Bus Business Association, 227 bus lines of 47 companies have been cut.

In the past two years, the epidemic has caused a significant reduction in passengers, which has a significant impact on the operation of the bus company. Now it has caught up with the fuel crisis, and the Thai government has not launched fuel subsidy measures. The person in charge of the Thai state -owned transportation company said that it is seeking solutions for the financial difficulties in front of them. In the face of increased fuel costs and management costs, the company will consider increasing the fare.

According to reports, the Bangkok City Hall has stated on the 28th that it plans to charge up to 59 baht (about 11 yuan) of the Green Line MRT railway services, which has caused heated discussion among the public. "Those who enjoy the free ride should pay now," said Bangkok Mayor Charlie Sitenponut, "We must pay the operating cost. Now more than 27%of passengers are on the extension line. The money has to be paid by the city hall with taxpayer's money. "However, the fare prices announced by Bangkok immediately caused consumer protection organizations to oppose it. They believe that the tram's fare should not exceed 44 baht. (Dong Ming)

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