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Traffic jams at the bus terminals: 134,000 celebrate New Year at home!
Bus terminals in Bangkok crowded: 134,000 travelers travel after New Year. Additional buses ensure smooth transport.
Traffic jams at the bus terminals: 134,000 celebrate New Year at home!
The bus terminals in Bangkok were virtually bursting at the seams on Friday as tens of thousands of travelers set off to spend the New Year holidays in their home village. According to the current information from The Thaiger The transport authorities reported a real rush on the first day of the holiday trip.
The Managing Director of Transport Co., Ltd. (BKS), Mr Atthawit Rakchamroon, estimated that around 100,000 to 120,000 passengers would leave Bangkok for their provinces on December 27. To meet this enormous rush, around 6,000 bus trips were organized by government and private providers, including an additional 800 to 1,000 unscheduled buses, usually 30-seater coaches. Thanks to these measures, the authorities were able to ensure that hardly any travelers were left behind.
Flexible transport management
Planning and executing this transport rush requires a lot of skill. Bus terminal managers face the challenge of efficiently managing seasonal fluctuations in passenger volumes. Also the new data from DataCalculus show that such management depends on many factors - from weather to regional holidays to tourism cycles. A targeted use of data analytics could help to better predict future fluctuations and optimize processes.
Efficient resource allocation is particularly important. It is important to ensure that there are enough buses available without incurring unnecessary costs during quieter times. Sudden adjustments to timetables are also necessary to control the flow of travelers. Tools such as predictive analytics or data integration could be crucial.
The travel destinations and bus transport
As of December 26, over 134,280 passengers used the interprovincial bus services. Of these, 79,608 travelers left Bangkok, while 54,672 wanted to return to the capital. Through a mix of flexibility and organization, transport officials managed to keep operations running smoothly - there were no reports of stranded passengers.
Most buses depart from Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak), also known as Mo Chit 2. But to counteract the congestion, additional buses will also be deployed from Bangkok Central Station, Gate 2. Travelers traveling to northern and northeastern provinces after 6 p.m. are advised to closely check their ticket details and departure locations.
The transport network in Thailand is dense, but does not offer the same accessibility everywhere. Statista highlights that there is a wide range of transport options available, such as buses, trains, boats and tuk-tuks, but public transport in rural areas is often a challenge. The Ministry of Transport now has plans to improve the infrastructure - budget spending is continuously increasing.
Current figures show that bus tourism in Thailand is on the rise, especially during the festive season. A good occasion for all those who like to travel and want to maintain family ties. So, have a good trip and a happy New Year!