The full new fare structure will be effective from November.
The Transport Ministry is set to propose to the Cabinet on Monday the reduction in maximum fare for travel on the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) lines in accordance with the policies of the Thai government. If the Cabinet approves the proposal, it will result in an immediate reduction in fare. This new policy is applicable to the Purple Line from Bang Sue to Klong Bang Phai and the Red Line from Bang Sue to Rangsit, as well as from Bang Sue to Taling Chan.
Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said that studies and feedback from relevant agencies regarding the 20 baht fare policy had been completed. Additionally, the necessary equipment for fare adjustment had been installed on both MRT lines.
If the Cabinet approves the proposal on Monday, the new fares would take effect the same afternoon, he said.
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