CITY LIFE
Black smoke-belching buses nearing the end of the road
A ruling is due soon in a drawn-out court battle to clean up emissions
- Published: 3 Nov 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: News
Stifling, dirty and dangerous, air pollution from traffic is one of the biggest headaches for Bangkok people, but most endure it even as they complain bitterly about it.
A public bus emits black fumes while stuck in a jam in Bangkok traffic in this file photo. A group of Bangkok citizens took city bus operators to court 10 years ago, and a final ruling is expected soon. AFP
With few options available to get the authorities to take action, three Bangkok citizens decided enough was enough and took the issue to court a decade ago.
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