BMA announced the cancellation of the fee collection. Each e-ticket is 30 baht between 1 February – 31 May, supporting cashless system, reducing the risk of COVID through coins
Mr. Surachai Iamwachirasakul Director of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) said that the current situation of the second coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has increased in many areas. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned people to avoid touching the coin. And banknotes in the payment of goods During the epidemic of COVID-19
Due to banknotes and coins Quickly changed hands Which may contain virus Or bacteria Stuck for many days Making it at risk of infection with such pathogens The BMA has a policy to encourage people to use the service. Change the method of paying fares to more cashless. With cooperation From Krungthai Bank For cancellation, the fee for issuing electronic advance tickets for general public and electronic student student tickets is 30 baht each from February 1 to May 31, 2021.
Customers can also pay cashless fares via e-ticket. (One way trip) State welfare card Debit / Credit Card With the Contactless symbol and can pay the fare via various bank applications (QR Code) as well.
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