Anticipated debut of comprehensive bus service app by organisation, scheduled for October.
BMTA's Easy-As-Pie Commuting Questionie! 🚌 🥧
It seems Bangkok's gonna get a brand-new mobility game-changer, as the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is gearing up to roll out their much-anticipated "super app" in October! 📱🏙️
Now, as exciting as that sounds, the creative minds behind the app aren't all sunshine and roses—there's a bit of a smudge in the works: User experience concerns, cousin! Mr. Kittikarn, the fella leading the charge at BMTA, has mentioned that the app's a touch on the clunky side, thanks to the hefty info users gotta input. 🤯
But no worries, ol' Kittikarn's got his sleeva-upped and ready to negotiate with commercial banks to possibly zap those pesky 5-baht transaction fees when passengers use QR code payments. 💰💸
As things stand right now, BMTA buses are surprisingly flexible when it comes to payment, accepting—you guessed it—cash, welfare cards, EMV (Europay, Master Card or Visa) cards, and payment apps like TrueMoney and Paotang. 💳👍
So what's the endgame for the BMTA? Well, they're aiming to unify all of that diverse payment biz into a one-stop-shop app, making transactions smooth as silk and about as transparent as a crystal ball. Sounds like they're trying to wean folks off their folding green. 💸📱
But Kittikarn ain't one to yank the rug out from under commuters just yet; he's quick to remind us that a cash-free system ain't for everyone. So the old-school greenbacks will still be accepted, just for a handful of passengers. 💸
Development of the fancy-schmancy BMTA app is part of a broader upgrade of the BMTA's management system, bagging a budget of 52 million baht. Techforge Global scored the concession back in April. 🏗️💰
The delightful addition to the app also includes a fuss-free complaints system and a veritable treasure trove of bus line, route, and fare information. 📝🚌
As for what else is in store for this tech-powered ride, we'll just have to wait and see! In the meantime, keep your eyes peeled for updates, avengers! 🌟🎉
- The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) aims to make transactions seamless with their upcoming super app, which is planned to integrate QR code payments, potentially eliminating transaction fees that are typically 5 baht.
- BMTA's much-anticipated super app, set to launch in October, will aim to consolidate diverse payment methods into a unified platform, making transactions as smooth as silk and transparent.
- Despite the intention to move towards a cashless system, traditional cash will still be accepted for a select group of passengers on BMTA buses.
- As part of a broader upgrade of the BMTA's management system, the development of the super app was awarded to Techforge Global in April, receiving a budget of 52 million baht and including features such as a complaints system and comprehensive bus line, route, and fare information.
