Bangkok to Retire Iconic Red Buses for 1,520 New Electric Vehicles
Bangkok is set to replace 1,520 aging diesel buses with new air-conditioned electric vehicles in a 15-billion-baht leasing project. This transition will see the retirement of the iconic 'red hot buses' that have served the capital for decades, promising operational cost savings but also an increase in fares for passengers.
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