When a large number of tourists flock in, the two cars that used to be the daily life in Chiang Mai have now become a big trouble on the road.
In recent years, the number of tourists in Chiang Mai has increased significantly. The simple one-way streets and double carriages of Chiang Mai’s ancient city have now clearly become the bottleneck of traffic. This is not the fault of double carriages, but only tourism and economic growth. The negative effects brought about.Under the inherent restrictions that the road is difficult to widen, the houses on both sides of the road are densely packed, and the MRT system cannot be excavated underground. The government had to use its brains to develop the two-way vehicle into a public transportation vehicle with a fixed route. At the same time, it solves the problems of chaos carrying passengers anywhere in Shuangtiao vehicles and the lack of public transportation vehicles.
Basic introduction to Chiang Mai Shuangtiao Bus
Chiang Mai began to promote fixed-route double buses in 2015. There are 14 routes in the long-term plan. In 2015, several routes such as 1, 2, 4, 7, and 9 have been put into operation on the road. Vehicles on routes 2 and 4 are equipped GPS positioning equipment, you can use the official APP to know the location of the vehicle.At present, the information of Shuangtiao Bus is mainly in Thai, but through the function of the APP, it is easy for foreign tourists to use it, especially the route that provides GPS positioning information.
At present, the priority of bus routes on the roads is mainly based on connecting airports, buses, trains and other transportation bases, so that the two buses can be integrated into the public transportation network of Chiang Mai.Secondly, the route will pass near markets, shopping malls, universities and other crowded places on the way, which is convenient for local residents and tourists, and provides route practicality and utilization rate.
- Route 1：The back door of Chiang Mai University─Suthep Road─Three Kings─Walorot Market─Central Festival
- Route 2: Chiang Mai Zoo ─ Chiang Mai University Front Gate ─ North City Gate Market ─ Railway Station ─ Arcade Bus Station
- Route 4: Chang Puak Bus Station-MAYA-Nimman Road-Central Plaza Airport-Chiang Mai Airport
- Route 7: Chang Puak Bus Station─Walorot Market─Arcade Bus Station─Central Festival
- Route 9: Chang Puak Bus Station-South City Gate Market-Thapae Road-Warorot Market-Mae Bin Police Station
The actual combat experience of riding the Shuangjo bus
The information on the Chiang Mai Shuang Tiao Bus is still mainly in Thai. For overseas travelers, the 2 and 4 buses that provide GPS positioning information are the easiest routes to get started, and between Nimman Road and Chiang Mai Route 4 of the airport is recommended for everyone to try first.When Wendy and Anya went to the Chiang Mai Loy Krathong Festival at the end of 2015, the accommodations at the beginning and the end of the trip were on Nimman Road, which happened to be able to use the Airport Route No. 4, which is quite convenient.
※From the airport to Nimman Road
▲ The Airport Shuttle Bus (Airport Shuttle Bus) at Exit 9 of the airport provides a shared bus service to various hotels.One way is 40 baht per person, which is quite cheap. Because it is a shared ride service, everyone has a different destination, so they will detour.
▲ The taxi service outside Chiang Mai Airport ranges from 160 to 260 baht depending on the size of the vehicle.
▲ On the first day of arrival in Chiang Mai, staying atEastin Tan Hotel, Next to the hotel on Nimman Road, there is a No. 4 bus stop sign, which is quite convenient.
▲ inEastin Tan HotelAfter checking in, walk out of the hotel and see the No. 2 stop sign on the other side of the road.In other words, the location of this hotel is also excellent, it is very convenient to take the Shuangtiao bus.
▲ Route 2 can go to the north gate of the ancient city of Chiang Mai, Warorot Market, and the railway station.
▲ During the operation of Shuangtiao Bus, there is currently a bus for about half an hour.Anya prefers to rent a motorcycle and is more free, so she didn't try it that day.
※From Nimman Road to Chiang Mai Airport
▲ On the return trip to the airport, I finally got the opportunity to use the No. 4 Shuangdai Bus. There is a yellow sign on the front of the bus. It is easy to recognize with GPS positioning data.
▲ From Nimman Road to Chiang Mai Airport, it costs 15 baht per person for a one-way trip, which is really heart-warming.
▲ Although you are waiting for the bus at a place where there is no stop sign, you beckon and the Shuangtiao bus will stop!
▲ There is a triangle flag at the rear of the Shuangtiao Bus and the QR-Code of the route.
▲Whether the Shuangtiao Bus will impact the livelihoods of the private Shuangtiao car industry is probably a question that Chiang Mai officials have to consider.
▲ If you observe carefully, you will often find the yellow bus stop signs on the road.
▲ Route 4 stop sign in front of Central Plaza Airport.
▲ Take the Shuangtiao bus and pay the driver in cash after getting off the bus.
▲ Ready to take the flight back home!
Chiang Mai minibus bus
As the traffic burden in the downtown area of Chiang Mai continues to increase, in addition to promoting the integration of traditional dual-cars into the public transportation system, in May 2016, the bus route for small buses was further introduced, using 5-seater small air-conditioned buses, with a one-way fare of 21 /15 baht, the car is also cheap and has air-conditioning. There are currently three routes B20, B1, and 2, all of which will pass through the ancient city area of Chiang Mai. Those who are interested can also try it!
▲ Route map of Chiang Mai small air-conditioned bus (English version).
▲ Route map of Chiang Mai small air-conditioned bus (Thai version).
Conclusion
Among the means of transportation in the ancient city of Chiang Mai, we should use the previously introduced "Motorcycle rental in Chiang Mai》The most convenient, followed by Local Taxi, Tuk Tuk and Taxi.Among them, the price of calling a general taxi is about 200 baht. The number is very small and the price is high. The price of tuk-tuk is lower, but the number is not large. The most common one is the double taxi, which is large and cheap.
The fixed-route dual bus in Chiang Mai is a practical choice for those who don’t like bargaining. The location of the vehicle, the stop sign and the price are quite clear and transparent. The current shortcoming is probably that the information is mainly in Thai, the route and the price. There are not enough shifts, but the follow-up development in the future can be said to be quite expectant. The only thing to worry about is probably the protest of the Shuangtiao car industry!
Extra Screening: Software Introduction and Download Link
Chiang Mai Shuangtiao Bus currently provides a bus APP. The function of the application is quite simple, but it is quite practical.You can instantly see the location of the Shuangtiao bus on the APP, and you can see the picture of the bus moving directly on the screen, and you can grasp where each bus is currently, so that everyone can grasp the time to get a ride.
In addition, according to my own practical experience, although the bus stop signs in some places are not fully built, the position of the stop signs marked on the APP is quite accurate, so even if you don’t see the stop signs, you can see the double When a bus arrives, you can stop the bus with a wave of your hand and get on the bus. I believe that in the future, when the stop sign is complete, the ride will be more convenient.
– Software name: CM TRANSIT
– Download page:App Store | Google Play
– Software introduction: The dual bus application software in downtown Chiang Mai introduces the dual bus routes and stop signs. It can check the location of the bus in real time and clearly grasp the time of the bus arrival.
◎ Chiang Mai Bus.Chiang Mai Shuang Tiao Public Bus
-Ticket price: 15 baht/adult one way, 10 baht/student
– Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chiangmaibus/1060347567326919
- Official website:http://www.chiangmaibus.org/
