October 10, 20241 yr From Pattaya News Phuket Smart Bus (PKSB) yesterday launched a new electric bus service connecting Phuket Town and Patong. The service is priced at just 50 baht per passenger. Phuket Smart Bus Co Ltd, a venture under PKCD, has a history of initiatives aimed at enhancing Phuket. Earlier this year, PKCD, in collaboration with the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation, introduced a free air-conditioned electric bus service in Phuket Town. The new service adds to their existing operations, which include bus routes from the airport along Phuket’s west coast to Rawai. Governor Sophon emphasised that the new bus route aims to provide both locals and tourists with convenient and eco-friendly transportation options. The initiative also seeks to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce pollution levels in the area. The electric bus route will pass through significant areas such as Samkong, Kathu, and Patong. Key locations along the route include schools, hospitals, markets, and popular tourist spots like Patong Beach. The service will run daily from 6am to 8pm, with buses departing every hour, said Governor Sophon. https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-launches-b50-electric-bus-service-from-town-to-patong
November 3, 20241 yr On 10/10/2024 at 8:25 PM, reader said: From Pattaya News Phuket Smart Bus (PKSB) yesterday launched a new electric bus service connecting Phuket Town and Patong. The service is priced at just 50 baht per passenger. Phuket Smart Bus Co Ltd, a venture under PKCD, has a history of initiatives aimed at enhancing Phuket. Earlier this year, PKCD, in collaboration with the Sustainable Tourism Development Foundation, introduced a free air-conditioned electric bus service in Phuket Town. The new service adds to their existing operations, which include bus routes from the airport along Phuket’s west coast to Rawai. Governor Sophon emphasised that the new bus route aims to provide both locals and tourists with convenient and eco-friendly transportation options. The initiative also seeks to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce pollution levels in the area. The electric bus route will pass through significant areas such as Samkong, Kathu, and Patong. Key locations along the route include schools, hospitals, markets, and popular tourist spots like Patong Beach. The service will run daily from 6am to 8pm, with buses departing every hour, said Governor Sophon. https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-launches-b50-electric-bus-service-from-town-to-patong This is great news, I have not been to phuket in ages but I remember the taxi and tuk tuk prices were crazy. I took the local songthaew to Phuket Town once from Kata but it was a long journey and not particularly comfortable haha
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