Thai Transport Ministry eyes bonds, congestion fees to fund 20-baht Skytrain fare

- Photo: The Nation/ANN

BANGKOK: The Transport Ministry plans to raise funds by issuing a bond and imposing congestion fees for motorists driving into the city centre to finance the purchase of Skytrain bonds and implementing a flat 20-baht fare.

Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Friday (Sept 20) that the aim is to encourage more people to use public transport.