Transport minister: Feeder buses to save Red and Purple Lines

Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit slammed naysayers in Parliament, asserting confidence that the state-owned Purple and Red Lines train services are on the brink of turning a profit within the next six months, all thanks to a game-changing feeder bus system.

Addressing critics of the government’s daring move to cap maximum fares at 20 baht for electric train services in Bangkok, Suriya unveiled the success story of the Purple and Red Lines. He claimed that since the fare cap was enforced on November 30, the income from fare collections has witnessed a steady surge, rescuing the two lines from a staggering daily loss of 6.9 million baht.

Minister Suriya announced the impending launch of a state-of-the-art feeder bus system equipped with air-conditioned electric buses, set to roll out within the next six months. This visionary initiative…