(Bangkok Post file photo)The state-owned operator of interprovincial bus services has been instructed to buy 50-60 microbuses to be put in service primarily on four routes in a pilot move to gradually replace passenger vans currently in operation with microbuses. About 50% of the van operators are not yet ready financially, he said. The Transport Co will take measures gradually replace all vans with microbuses such as by finding financial sources for the van operators to buy new microbuses or extending the concession contracts for those who are able to do so. All existing passenger vans in operation will be required to be fitted with a global positioning system (GPS) by March 31. Passenger vans which are over seven years old will have to be replaced by microbuses.

Source: Bangkok Post January 18, 2017 03:32 UTC