Published on September 13, 2006 - Metered taxis will now be allowed to pick up arriving passengers at Suvarnabhumi’s Passenger Terminal Building, following a meeting of the Airports of Thailand (AOT).

“There will be enough public taxis standing by on the first floor of the Passenger Terminal Building, while larger numbers will be available at the Public Transportation Centre,” said an AOT spokesperson. “Passengers can easily follow the signs and walk down from the Arrival Hall on the second floor to the first floor for metered taxis.”

According to the initial plan, taxis were to be banned from picking up passengers at the airport terminal to avoid traffic congestion. Passengers were supposed to take a shuttle bus to pick up taxis at the Public Transportation Centre.

However, the AOT changed its decision following public criticism over the shortage of shuttle buses, especially during peak arrival hours.

Phoowadon Duangmee
The Nation