BANGKOK, Sept 25 – A free boat service has been launched in Bangkok to help commuters affected by severe traffic disruptions caused by a sudden road collapse near a hospital yesterday.
The Marine Department has deployed one of its patrol boats, Jao Tha 214, to ferry passengers for free between Thewet Pier and Kiakkai Pier. The emergency water transport service aims to alleviate severe traffic disruption caused by the collapse, which has forced road closures in the area.
The department confirmed that the free shuttle service runs daily from 12.30pm to 6pm and will continue until the situation improves. The vessel, usually tasked with patrolling the Chao Phraya River, is now a temporary saviour for office workers, residents, and students caught in the gridlock.
To further ease congestion, the department is also teaming up with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) to provide connecting bus services, ensuring smoother transitions for commuters. – The Nation
