Bangkok buses now accepts QR code and e-wallet payments
Thai Smile Bus, operating primarily in Bangkok, has expanded its payment options, now allowing passengers to pay using QR codes via PromptPay across all routes. Additionally, the service will also support Digital E-Wallet payments, such as True Money Wallet, which came into effect on March 1.
Kulpornphat Wongmacharapinya, Chief Executive Officer of Thai Smile Bus Company Limited, announced the expansion following successful trials with electric buses on route 4-13 (75), which received positive feedback from users, reported KhaoSod.
This initiative aims to offer a variety of payment methods to enhance convenience for passengers, aligning with the digital lifestyle of the public and supporting contactless travel.
Along with QR code payments, the new system also accommodates Digital E-Wallet options like True Money Wallet. Other payment methods remain available, providing passengers with multiple choices.
The HOP Card still remains, offering holders unlimited travel across all routes with a daily max fare of just 40 baht per day. Cash payments are still accepted as well.
Thai Smile Bus operates a fleet of electric buses in Bangkok. Its extensive network and bus lines offer residents a more sustainable and eco-friendly method of getting around the capital and its surrounding areas at an affordable price.
In similar news, the Transport Ministry is considering relocating Bangkok’s inter-provincial bus terminals to the Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal to enhance connectivity with the city’s mass transit system.
In other news, the Common Ticketing System Management Bill, which aims to enable commuters to purchase a single ticket for various public transport modes, is expected to reduce service costs, according to a public hearing. The Thailand Consumers Council organised this hearing to gather feedback on the bill for the House’s special committee reviewing the measure.
Jiraroth Sukolrat, Deputy Director-General of the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, outlined the bill’s primary goals: reducing overlapping agency tasks related to ticketing, enhancing convenience and safety, and ensuring fair service pricing.
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