2023-12-29 15:22:40
The bus company explains that the Mo Chit 2 transport is not in as bad a condition as MP Bank has accused. There are always improvements and solutions to problems.
From the dramatic case that Bank MP, Mr. Suphanat Minchainan, MP for Bangkok, District 9 (Chatuchak-Bang Khen-Lak Si), Progressive Party Came out to post regarding the condition of Mo Chit 2 and revealed 14 problems such as dark, deserted, no seats, ghost tickets, bad restrooms, bad road signs, pointing out that “this is basic safety that the government cannot provide” until it caused a storm of criticism.
Recently today (29 Dec. 2023), the Transport Company Limited (B.K.S.) has come out to explain the matter in detail as follows:
1) Allegations once morest the infrastructure system, such as broken escalators and out-of-service elevators. First aid room closed Closed lactation room Broken fire extinguisher The platform has no air conditioning room.
The company has been managing the Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal by renting land from the railway for 26 years now, keeping it in order. Safe for passengers Even though the passenger reception building and platform are old and have been continually improved to ensure safety. By the company’s budget Currently, the company has had to shut down an escalator that has been installed for 26 years because it is unable to find spare parts. And even if it can be opened during the festival, it will be closed because it may be dangerous to the people. If there is an event of overflowing of the platform building during the festival
Elevators and utility systems such as fire points and air conditioning At the passenger building, we confirm that it can be used at every point. First aid room The company’s lactation room is open for service all the time. Please notify the room staff. Because if it is always open, it may be a secret spot that can cause a crime.
For the abandoned area It is a commercial area, is outside the building and is a service area. It was originally a connection point to bus zone 8 of the BMTA, but in the past 2020-2023 there were no tenants, so the company closed the area. To prepare for development by demolishing all buildings and developing it into Transpotation Hub in accordance with government policy to create a seamless connection, which is under consideration for preparation. Development plan and model To be completed in 1 year
2) Service-related accusations passenger connection
The company confirms that throughout the past service period People can connect to Mo Chit 2 by several public bus lines. and during the period since the government came into administration The country has a policy to connect and integrate transportation systems. The Company has therefore coordinated with the State Railway of Thailand. To deliver inbound passengers with a drop-off point At Bangkok Apiwat Central Station Which has currently begun operations since December 15, 2023. There are a large number of people using the current connection services.
In addition, the company has also coordinated with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority or BMTA in arranging for BMTA vehicles to park in the platform area. Within the station area, there are 12 lines, which have begun trial service throughout December 2023. There are up to 77,000 people using the service, and the number of lines will be increased. On the route that people travel
For the crackdown on influential people, illegal taxi drivers, and illegal motorcycles, the company has sent a letter to the Royal Thai Police. as well as related agencies and an action was taken to arrest the intruder. People who break the law every day, however, the company will Take strict action once morest offenders. and will continue to strictly prosecute criminal cases in every case.
The company would like to inform that The government and the Ministry of Transport are concerned regarding the company. which has suffered losses over the past 3 years due to the decline in popularity of intercity public transportation. as well as experiencing problems with the epidemic situation Until causing loss problems for 3 years in a row
However, during the service period in 2023, the company was able to restore its financial position to a better position. By increasing income and reducing expenses, it will be regarding 1,000 million baht higher than in 2022, but at present the company has no debt. and is ready to develop and improve infrastructure, buildings, platforms, and facilities in accordance with the policies of the government and the Ministry of Transport To raise the quality of service as quickly as possible and would like to accept feedback from all parties in order to improve the quality of service. To continue to be at a level that is satisfactory to all parties.
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