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For example, 451,251 passengers used the Blue electric rail line per trip (a 38% increase) while the Airport Rail Link saw 68,903 passengers using its free service per trip (a 25.61% increase). A total of 857,878 passengers also used the BTS Green Line per trip, or a 46.07% increase, Mr Pichiet said.
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The Thai government tackles Bangkok’s smog problem by offering free rides on public transportation for seven days, starting tomorrow.
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