Thai Smile Bus launches electric bus services across Bangkok
Thai Smile Bus (TSB) launched 24-hour air-conditioned bus services across 13 routes in Bangkok, featuring electric-powered buses operating every hour. This initiative aims to assist night-shift workers who struggle with transportation. The service began today, August 20.
Kulapornphas Wongmacharapinya, CEO of Thai Smile Group, announced that the licenced public transport provider has expanded its services to meet the demand for night travel. This decision follows multiple complaints from citizens about the lack of nighttime bus services after previous operators discontinued some night routes.
Understanding the importance of night travel for economic activities, TSB has introduced round-the-clock bus services. Starting from midnight to 5am, these electric buses operate hourly across various routes. The company plans to increase the number of buses gradually to match passenger demand.
Routes now available for night service include:
- Route 1-3(34): Bang Khen – Phahonyothin Road – Hua Lamphong, operating at 11pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3am, and 5am
- Route 1-37(27): Min Buri – Victory Monument, operating at 10pm, midnight, and 5am
- Route 1-39(71): Suan Siam – Khlong Toei, operating at 10pm, 10.40pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3.45am, 4am, 4.15am, 4.30am, 4.45am, and 5am
- Route 2-15(97): Ministry of Public Health – Somdej Phra Pinklao Hospital, operating at 11pm, midnight, 1.30am, 3am, 4am, 4.10am, 4.20am, 4.30am, 4.40am, 4.50am, and 5am
- Route 2-38(8): Happyland – Phutthaphot Bridge Pier, operating at 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3.45am, 4am, 4.10am, 4.20am, 4.30am, 4.40am, 4.50am, and 5am
- Route 3-1(2): Pak Nam – Phutthaphot Bridge Pier, operating at 10pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3am, 3.50am, 4.05am, 4.20am, 4.35am, 4.50am, and 5am
- Route 3-6(25): Pathumkongka School Samut Prakan – Ekkamai Bus Terminal (one additional bus), operating at 10.40pm, 11pm, 1am, 2am, 4.30am, 4.45am, and 5am
- Route 3-36(4): Khlong Toei Pier – Phasi Charoen Pier, operating at 10pm, 11.30pm, 1am, 2am, 3.30am, 4am, 4.30am, and 5am
- Route 34: Rangsit – Hua Lamphong, operating at 10.10pm, midnight, 3.40am, 4.20am, and 5am
- Route 4-36(7): Suksanaree School – Hua Lamphong, operating at 11.30pm, 1am, 2.30am, 3.45am, 4am, 4.10am, 4.20am, 4.30am, 4.40am, 4.50am, and 5am
- Route 4-44(80A): Wapawor 11 Village – Suan Luang Rama VIII, operating at 10.30pm, 1am, 4.45am, and 5am
- Route 4-46(84): Wat Rai Khing – BTS Krung Thon Buri, operating at 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am, 4.10am, 4.20am, 4.30am, 4.40am, 4.50am, and 5.10am
- Route 4-15(82): Phra Pradaeng Pier – Bang Lamphu, operating at 10pm, 11pm, midnight, 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am, 4.30am, 4.40am, and 5am.
TSB also considers the cost of living for citizens. All blue electric buses now accept the HOP Card, which offers the Daily Max Fare benefit. Passengers can ride unlimited times in one day for a maximum fare of 40 baht per day. Combining bus and boat rides will cost no more than 50 baht per day. Otherwise, fares are based on actual usage, starting at 15, 20, or 25 baht, reported KhaoSod.
