I believe that public bus passengers have problems that they do not want to get on a bus that they are not familiar, even though it goes to the same destination. In addition, they do not want to get lost and then take a taxi instead. 

Even thought a public bus is one of solutions for Bangkok people facing so many problems such as traffic jam, traveling cost, and lack of parking lots, they do not use a public bus as much as people in other big cities such as New York City, where 8 out of 10 million of its populations use public transit, and Paris and its suburban, where 9 out of 11 million of its populations use public transit. In contrast, Bangkok and its suburban have 11 million, but less than 3 million people use public transit, based on information of Bangkok Mass Transit Authority in 2555. 

Over 38 years of public bus services in Bangkok, there have been no bus sign and route database systems presented in an easy way. Therefore, we want to run this project to create a high standard of a public bus.  

1.Bus Route - a sticker showing routes.

2.Pocket Map – a small map showing a bus line in a specific area such as Siam and Victory Monument.

3.Large Map – a large map showing every bus line in Bangkok.

4.Mobile application – search and plan for your trip, including a skytrain and express train.

5.Website –  online database based on the same infomaiton with an application on a smartphone.

*With space for advertising, every stuff is free. 

**We will start no. 2-5 in the middle of 2558

 

In 2557 and early 2558, we will start the project with a sticker telling routes on a bus. We will design a sign with a similar format to the Skytrain and subway. The sign will be divided into two parts:

1.A map sign, on 75 cm * 30 cm space, will tell you about the route (start - end), a number of signs on a bus (a white spot is a sign), important signs on a pubic bus, connections to other public transit such as Skytrain, subway, and Airport Link, and names of streets where you see the sign. 

2. A sign, on 25 cm * 30 cm space, that we raise money with Taejai will promote social projects.

Placed on: 

1. Side mirror – behind a driver

2. Side mirror – opposite a back door

3. Side Mirror – a front door

4. Side Mirror – a back door