Bangkok extends public transport hours for New Year festivities
Initiative aims to promote safe travel, reduce traffic congestion, and encourage use of public transportation
The Ministry of Transport has announced extended public-transport hours and free parking to facilitate travel for tourists and residents during the 2025 New Year celebrations.
This initiative aims to promote safe travel, reduce traffic congestion, and encourage the use of public transportation.
Surapong Piyachote, deputy minister of transport, indicated that all agencies are preparing plans to ensure safe travel for the public during the New Year festivities.
The Mass Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT) and affiliated agencies are ready to extend services for the BTS Skytrain and implement necessary safety measures to facilitate travel for those attending countdown events at key Bangkok locations such as ICONSIAM, One Bangkok, and CentralWorld.
Notably, the MRT Purple Line and Blue Line will operate until 2am on January 1, with the last trains leaving at that time.
Additionally, the MRT will waive parking fees and extend the hours at multiple facilities to encourage the use of public transport.
Various parking options are available across the MRT lines to promote environmentally friendly travel, while measures are in place to manage the expected surge in passengers, including increased train services and enhanced security protocols.
Passengers are advised to check the official websites and social-media pages of the MRT operators for the latest information on service hours, parking availability, and safety measures. Here are some helpful resources:
- MRT Purple Line and Blue Line: Telephone 0 2624 5200, Bangkok MRT Application, www.bemplc.co.th Website
- MRT Yellow Line: Telephone 0 2617 6111, Line Official @pinkyellowline, www.ebm.co.th website, Facebook Page MRTYellowLine, The SKYTRAINs Application
- MRT Pink Line: Telephone 0 2617 6111, Line Official @pinkyellowline, www.nbm.co.th website, Facebook Page MRTPinkLine, The SKYTRAINs Application
This revised press release provides a concise and informative overview of the extended public transport hours, free parking initiative, and security measures implemented for the New Year celebrations in Bangkok.
