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Free urban train and bus services from Saturday to ease pollution
13 Sept 13:17Key points summarised by AI
- Bangkok implements free urban train and bus services from Saturday until January 31 to combat severe airborne pollution.
- The initiative, ordered by the Prime Minister, aims to reduce traffic and PM2.5 levels, which are at unhealthy levels across most of the city.
- A 140 million baht budget will compensate operators, with authorities expecting a 30% increase in train commuters during the free service period.
- The Transport Ministry will reassess the pollution situation for potential extensions, and additional vehicle exhaust checkpoints are being established.
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