PM urged to review NGV bus plan

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Published: 14 Jan 2013 at 21.21
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The so-called group of 40 senators has urged the government to review its plan to purchase 3,183 new public buses fuelled by natural gas for vehicles (NGV), saying it was too expensive and put a burden on the government and the people.

Senator Paibul Nititawan, leader of the 40 Senators group, said on Monday in a senate meeting that the government will not only have to pay for the cost of the buses, estimated to be more than 13 billion baht, but it will also be subjected to almost 14 billion baht in maintenance costs. As a result, public bus services will become more expensive, rising from 10 baht to 13 baht.

Mr Paibul suggested the use of public buses powered by batteries as an alternative because these buses cost less to purchase and fix and also are more environment-friendly.

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jacksprat
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Discussion 4 : 15 Jan 2013 at 00.074
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As usual the government is opting for the most expensive plan. I won't speculate on the reasons.
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Discussion 3 : 14 Jan 2013 at 23.283
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"... loss of 70 billion baht last year, to turn a profit of 260 million baht for the first time in 2014" 70bn loss last year, 0.26bn profit next year. Airtight calculation! But if ... and how much would this 'purchase' cost? How should this all be financed?
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Discussion 2 : 14 Jan 2013 at 23.242
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They've got to replace the current monsters with something. NGV is an option, but why not make the leap and go for Hydrogen fuel cell buses with zero pollution. I fear in the end, nothing will happen.
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Discussion 1 : 14 Jan 2013 at 23.071
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Regardless of what is purchased it has be tough .The red Hino buses have been on the road for decades and they still run .The Chinese made junk bought a few years a go is already falling apart .
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