News Forum - 200 new electric buses will be in service in the Thai capital

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The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority will partner with private companies to run over 200 electric buses to increase capacity so it can transport up to a million people each day. The new electric buses are also part of the city’s efforts to upgrade its old bus services and reduce Bangkok’s overall carbon footprint. The new electric bus system will rapidly fill the gaps in the regular scheduled services for commuters and, over time, lower air pollution around the Thai capital. The contract will be for a 2 year period and will be outsourced to private companies. The first round of […]

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The contract will be for a 2 year period and will be outsourced to private companies. The first round of services will begin later this year in November with 90 new electric buses.

It will run along a number of important routes, such as from the new Bang Sue Grand Station and the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre.

The BMTA says it doesn’t have the cash to afford new buses to upgrade its operations, but will be able to partner with private companies to provide the new services around the city

 

I am surprised that any private company would supply new electric buses with only a 2 year contract. They would have to consider that the contract may not be renewed and that they would be stuck with the buses.

There must be some sweeteners in the deal.