BANGKOK, 29 September 2012 – The Airport Rail Link is set to collect a flat rate from commuters on its City Line during promotional hours until the end of this year.
SRT Electrical Train (SRTET) Company, the operator the Airport Rail Link service, has announced, on Friday, its plan to start collecting a 20-baht flat rate on its City Line during 11 am and 2 pm from September 30th to December 31st.
Under this same scheme, those who travel only one stop will be charged 15 baht. At the same time, the Student Smart Pass holders, who are entitled to a 20-percent discount, and holders of Senor Smart Pass, who receive a 50-percent discount, will still be able to enjoy the same benefits and will only have to pay 20 baht if the after-discount fare exceeds this promotional fare.
For those who have Smart Pass, the special fare will be charged from the pass during the designated hours.
However, outside this promotional schedule, commuters will still have to pay between 15 and 45 baht per ride.
SRTET said that the special campaign is introduced to boost the number of commuters on the Airport Rail Link and to help solve the traffic congestion on the streets of Bangkok.
