Bangkok: The government is preparing to propose a "trade-in old car for new" program to support entrepreneurs in using electric vehicles (EVs).
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Lalida Periswiwatana, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the government, through the Ministry of Transport, is moving forward with upgrading Thailand's road transport and logistics system in line with the Digital Government policy. This effort involves leveraging information technology to develop a modern, convenient, safe, and efficient transport management system, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of the Thai logistics sector and supporting sustainable economic growth.
A key project in this initiative is the development of the DLT-TMS (Transport Management System) by the Department of Land Transport (DLT). This system will serve as a central database for road transport, enabling operators to plan transportation, reduce costs, and improve service standards to meet international levels. The government will also be able to analyze data and formulate more accurate freight transport policies, using it as a foundation to improve cost structures and enhance the efficiency of the country's transport sector.
The government plans to adjust the formulas for calculating transportation and passenger rates to reflect true costs, addressing the issue of "empty trips" by utilizing transportation management data to reduce logistics costs and improve service efficiency. Furthermore, the government is preparing to propose a "Trade-in Program for Trucks and Public Buses" to the Cabinet for consideration. This initiative aims to encourage operators to switch to electric vehicles (EVs), promote environmentally friendly transportation, and reduce pollution from the transportation sector. Simultaneously, the program will promote the Quality Mark standard for truck transportation services, which currently includes 462 certified operators covering over 64,000 trucks. "The development of the DLT-TMS system will help operators, especially SMEs, access crucial transportation data, reduce costs, and increase their competitiveness," stated the Deputy Government Spokesperson. The government remains committed to developing digital logis tics to bring Thailand's transportation system up to international standards and support the new economy.