Cabinet Approves Ticket Prices for “Yellow Line” as Official Opening Nears
BANGKOK – The Cabinet has given its nod to the ticket prices for the much-anticipated “Yellow Line” of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), as it gears up to commence operations on July 3.
Ticket Fare Regulations
On June 27, Mr. Anucha Burapachari, the Prime Minister’s Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs and the spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, made an official announcement, stating that the Council of Ministers had approved the draft regulations of the MRTA regarding fare prices for the Yellow Line (Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line and Chalong Line Ratchadham).
The draft regulations include the repeal of the existing regulations concerning common fare rates, as well as the introduction of new regulations regarding the determination of fare rates, fare collection methods, and exemptions for certain categories of passengers.
The ticket prices for the Yellow Line will range from a starting price of 15 baht to a maximum of 45 baht, with a total of 23 stations along the route.
Furthermore, the regulations outline criteria for discounts on system transfers, ensuring that passengers who transfer between the MRTA’s electric trains need only pay the entrance fee once. For instance, when transferring between the Blue Line and the Yellow Line at Lat Phrao Station, the entrance fee is collected only once.
The MRTA Board of Directors has also announced a specific timeframe for system transfers, such as the transfer from the Airport Rail Link to the MRT Yellow Line at Hua Mak Station, allowing passengers to enjoy a discounted entrance fee within 30 minutes.
The regulations also cover various travel promotion programs, including discounts for school children, students, and other groups, as well as marketing activities, monthly ticket sales, and special pricing for specific events and ceremonies.
Upcoming Launch of the MRT Yellow Line
The MRT Yellow Line, spanning from Lat Phrao to Samrong, is set to officially open for service on July 3. The 23-station route is expected to provide a much-needed transportation option for residents and commuters in the area.
Other Draft Regulations by the MRTA
In addition to the fare regulations for the Yellow Line, the MRTA has proposed four other draft regulations, which have also been approved by the MRTA Board of Directors. These regulations cover fare rates, exemptions, and transfer facilities for the Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line (Blue Line) and the Chalong Ratchadham Line (Purple Line). The MRTA has also made provisions for setting rates and collecting fees for car and motorcycle parking at MRTA-owned parking facilities.
The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that all five draft regulations will come into effect on July 3, 2023, marking a significant milestone for the MRTA and its efforts to improve public transportation in Bangkok.
Cabinet knocks on ticket prices ‘Yellow Line’ costs 15-45 baht, preparing to officially open for service on July 3.
on June 27 Mr. Anucha Burapachari The Prime Minister’s Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs acting as spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Announcing the approval of the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) to the draft regulations of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand regarding the setting of fares on the Yellow Line Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line and Chalong Line Ratchadham The draft regulations of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand Regarding the repeal of the regulations of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand Regarding the determination of common fare rates, BE 2565 BE … and the draft regulations of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand Regarding rates and methods for collecting parking fees on for cars and motorcycles and other service fees and charges Regarding BE car and motorcycle parking … total 5 issues as follows
1. The draft regulations of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand regarding the determination of fare rates. Method of Fare Collection and determination of types of persons exempted from paying for a ticket for the Yellow Line MRT BE … (Lat Phrao-Samrong section). with a starting price of 15 baht and a maximum of 45 baht (23 stations). and other criteria, such as determining the criteria for discounts on system transfers for passengers
In the case of transferring the system between the electric trains from MRTA collects the entrance fee only once, for example, when transferring the system between the Blue Line (MRTA) and the Yellow Line (MRTA) at Lat Station Prao. As in the case of the system transfer between the electric trains from MRTA and other electric train lines MRTA Board of Directors announced the longest period for system transfer, such as the system transfer from the Airport Rail Link (SRT) to the MRT Yellow Line (MRTA ) at Hua Mak Station (eg within 30 minutes) to give passengers a discount on the entrance fee. Setting criteria for travel promotion programmes. Discounts for groups of people such as school children, students, etc. Discounts for transferring systems according to the type of card holder promotion of marketing activities Sales of monthly tickets, fixed tickets, special price tickets cooperation with employee welfare partners supporting government policies, etc.
Including criteria to support special events such as celebrations, royal ceremonies promoting the use of electric train services activities in accordance with government policy or in case of necessity in the public interest
MRT Yellow Line Project, Lat Phrao – Samrong Section Scheduled to open for service on 3 July.
2. MRTA draft regulations on determining Fare Collection Method fare rates and determining the type of person who is exempt from paying the metro ticket. Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line, BE … (Blue Line) is basically the cancellation of MRTA regulations. Chaloem Ratchamongkhon line BE 2565 and additional criteria to cover the transfer of the system to other electric train lines Including setting the rules for travel promotion programs / rules for supporting special activities as before. (The price rates are maintained according to the original regulation. There are 12 stations, starting at 17 baht and ending at 43 baht.)
3. MRTA draft regulations on determining Fare Collection Method fare rates and determining the type of person exempted from paying the metro ticket. Chalong Ratchadham Line, BE … (Purple Line) is all about canceling MRTA regulations. Chalong Ratchadham Line 2022 and additional rules to cover the transfer of the system to other electric train lines Including setting the rules for travel promotion programs / rules for supporting special activities as before. (The fare rates are maintained according to the original regulation. There are 16 stations, starting at 14 baht and ending at 42 baht.)
4. MRTA draft regulations on the cancellation of MRTA regulations on the determination of common fares, BE 2565 BE … is the cancellation of regulations. MRTA on determination of common fare rates, BE
5. MRTA draft regulations on rates and methods for collection of parking and motorcycle fees and other fees and charges for parking and motorcycles BE … Setting car parking service rates and methods for collecting parking fees for each car park building Includes buildings park others in the future of the MRTA in the same way by combining them in the same document. which will support the collection of parking fees for cars and motorbikes users of the MRT Yellow Line, which will open for service on July 3. Blue Line, Purple Line, Green Line, Keeping – Samut Prakan section)
The Ministry of Transport said that the MRTA’s 5 draft regulations have been approved by the MRTA Board of Directors. and effective from 3 July 2023 onwards
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