BTS and ViaBus launch real-time tracking for 3 train lines

Matichon•Economy•1d ago

Reader Briefing

BTS and ViaBus have launched a real-time tracking and navigation function for the Green, Yellow, and Pink train lines.

•The event was held on August 6 at Mo Chit BTS Station.
•The collaboration involves BTS, Eastern Bangkok Monorail, Northern Bangkok Monorail, and Via Group (Thailand).
•Users can now track the real-time location and destinations of trains on the Green, Yellow, and Pink lines via the ViaBus application.

•On August 6, the National Innovation Agency held an event at Mo Chit BTS Station regarding the ViaBus application update.
•BTS, Eastern Bangkok Monorail, Northern Bangkok Monorail, and Via Group (Thailand) launched a real-time tracking and navigation function on the ViaBus app.
•The ViaBus application connects three train lines—the Green, Yellow, and Pink lines—and integrates other public transport like buses and boats.
•The ViaBus application has over 10 million users.
•BTS group trains have over 1 million trips per day, with the Green line accounting for approximately 850,000 people, Pink line 80,000, Yellow line 60,000, and Gold line 10,000.
•BTS has provided specialized lithium battery fire blankets since last year and trained staff to handle power bank fires.
•Sumit Srisantitham stated that passenger safety is the highest priority policy of the service.
•BTS conducts emergency response drills annually in coordination with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, police, and local hospitals.

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Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited(บริษัท ระบบขนส่งมวลชนกรุงเทพ จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️

A mass transit provider also known as BTS.

A mass transit company providing train services.

ViaBus

A public transport tracking and navigation application.

Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited(บริษัท อีสเทิร์น บางกอกโมโนเรล จำกัด)

The operator of the Yellow Line train.

Northern Bangkok Monorail Company Limited(บริษัท นอร์ทเทิร์น บางกอกโมโนเรล จำกัด)

The operator of the Pink Line train.

Via Group (Thailand) Company Limited(บริษัท เวีย กรุ๊ป (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด)

The company providing the ViaBus application.

National Innovation Agency(สำนักงานนวัตกรรมแห่งชาติ)

The organization that opened the event at Mo Chit BTS Station.

Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(สำนักงานป้องกันและบรรเทาสาธารณภัย)

A government agency that coordinates with BTS for emergency drills.

Sumit Srisantitham(สุมิตร ศรีสันติธรรม)

Chief Operating Officer of Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited.

Mo Chit BTS Station(สถานีรถไฟฟ้าหมอชิต)ℹ️

The location where the event was held on August 6.