The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will hire private firms to operate 224 electric buses in order to boost capacity so it can serve up to one million passengers per day.
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Tuesday the BMTA has faced a problem of bus shortages, resulting in commuters having to endure long waits, especially at night. The matter was seen as being in need of urgent resolution, as the organisation waits for the State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) and the cabinet to approve its rehabilitation plan.
