The BMTA is offering children under 15 the right to use free bus services on National Children’s Day 2024.
Kittikarn Chomduang Jaruworapholkul, director of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), revealed that the BMTA offers children under 15 the opportunity to receive all-day fare exemptions when using the bus service. and air-conditioned BMTA buses on National Children’s Day To improve children’s experience in using the public transportation system to travel, this year it falls on Saturday, January 13, 2024. BMTA has prepared buses to serve. that every bus There will be an advertising sign. Taped to the front window of the bus, the message “National Children’s Day Children ride the bus for free all day.” For parents and the general public You can use the service by paying the normal rate.
Safety measures for bus staff
1. Supervise bus drivers to strictly perform their duties according to traffic rules. Including having fare collectors closely monitor the embarkation and disembarkation of service users. Provide service with kindness
2. Measure drivers’ alcohol, blood pressure and body temperature. and the employee collects the fare every time Before going on duty on the bus as well as instructing the drivers and fare collectors to do so Wear a mask every time. While doing homework on the bus
3. Ask the driver to check bus availability. and equipment Before taking the car for service Coordinate the vehicle repair contractors Check the condition of the bus and repair and maintain the vehicle in good running condition
4. Organize inspectors and special patrol officers stationed at the busiest bus stops. To facilitate traffic and take care of the boarding and alighting of service users’ cars
Bus side
1. Increase the frequency of cleaning the air conditioning system. 2. Use a disinfectant product containing 70% alcohol to spray and clean the interior of the bus. and use such products Clean and clean the various equipment that service users must come into contact with, such as seats, handrails, signal bells, etc., as well as install bottles of alcohol gel. 3. Install signs with messages: “Last 2 buses left”, “Last 1 bus left”, “Last bus” on the front windows of the last 3 buses in service. Everyday
Asking for collaboration from service users Always wear a mask. When using the bus service, wash your hands with alcohol gel. Installed at the entrance gate, users must follow the ticket agent’s instructions. Special inspectors and patrol officers strictly
and ask for the collaboration of service users Pay the fare without cash Through all types of BMTA electronic tickets, debit-credit cards with contactless symbols. State Social Card and Mobile Banking To reduce contact with banknotes and coins could be a means of spreading the disease
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