Transport Ministry Discusses Relief Measures with Finance Ministry to Cap Fare Increases for Seven Transport Groups

The Ministry of Transport signaled positive talks with the Ministry of Finance, aiming to introduce relief measures for seven groups of transport operators to keep the fare index from soaring, and plans further discussions next week to push the transition to clean energy.

The Ministry of Transport signaled positive intentions to launch relief measures for seven transport groups.

Mr. Siripong Angkasakulkiat, Deputy Minister of Transport, revealed progress in discussions with the Ministry of Finance to find ways to assist seven groups of transport operators: minibus, trucks, buses, taxis, as well as motorcycles and tuk-tuks, who have been affected by the economic situation and rising costs. He stated that suitable assistance measures are currently being sought.

In initial talks, the Ministry of Transport reported on the implementation results of the project "DLT Ready to Support", a measure designed to ease the impact of rising fuel prices for transport operators registered with the Department of Land Transport (DLT), including buses, trucks, taxis, and motorcycle taxis. This project has received positive feedback from the private sector and operators, who have requested the government to continue such measures, indicating a promising outlook.

Finance Ministry responds, seeking to use leftover budget to help cap fares.

: Mr. Akniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has tasked the Ministry of Transport to review remaining budget funds to develop additional measures to cap fare prices, preventing the fare index from rising to levels that would adversely affect the public.

Originally, the fare index was expected to increase by up to 20%, but thanks to recent efforts by the Department of Land Transport, the increase has been limited to just 10%, a result that has greatly satisfied the Ministry of Finance.

Advancing the transition to "Clean Energy" to enhance competitiveness.

Mr. Siripong further explained that the measures the Ministry of Finance has been asked to consider do not yet include the Ministry of Transport's plan to promote the transition to using clean energy (Clean Energy) to boost the competitiveness of Thailand's transport sector. Initially, the Ministry of Finance has acknowledged this approach without objection, and this issue will be discussed again with the Ministry of Finance next week.

Measures DLT Ready to Support is a project assisting transport operators, running from 20 April to 31 May 2026 (42 days total), with a lump-sum payment scheme by vehicle type as follows:

• Passenger vehicles categories 2–3 receive assistance of 840 to 5,040 baht per vehicle, or 2 baht per kilometer (up to 500–700 baht per day).
• Trucks (less than 10 wheels / small non-regular livestock or goods trucks including pickup trucks) with a minimum distance of 2,500 km receive 3,000 baht per vehicle.
• Trucks (10 wheels or more / large non-regular livestock or goods trucks) with a minimum distance of 4,000 km receive 6,000 baht per vehicle.
• Taxis (registered with the DLT) with a minimum distance of 2,500 km receive 5,040 baht per vehicle.
• Public motorcycles receive 840 baht per vehicle.

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