Bangkok’s new electric bus fleet nears production
BMTA says 1,520 leased electric buses will replace ageing non-air-conditioned buses, starting with inner-city routes including Route 191. The story Bangkok’s new electric bus fleet nears production as seen on Thaiger News .
Bangkok’s new electric bus fleet is nearing completion under a lease agreement with Nakhonchai Air Co, Ltd, valued at 14.9 billion baht. The first 1,520 electric buses are expected to arrive by the end of March 2027, with a total of 2,520 buses to follow by late May 2027. These buses, manufactured by NEX Point Public Company Limited, will replace the city’s non-air-conditioned "cream and red" buses.
BMTA Director Kittikan Chomdoung Charuworapolkul inspected the production line in Chachoengsao province, highlighting the transition's benefits in terms of passenger convenience, safety, and environmental performance. The buses will be deployed on nearly 50 of Bangkok's 107 routes, including high-traffic areas like Silom and Bang Rak, and will cut operating costs by around 4.1 billion baht annually.
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