Phuket replaces iconic pink buses with new electric fleet

Phuket Says Farewell to Pink Buses in Favour of Electric Fleet

Picture courtesy of PPAO In a significant leap towards sustainable transport, Phuket has replaced its iconic pink Pho Thong buses with a modern fleet of 24 electric buses. This move forms part of a broader strategy to embrace greener transportation solutions on the island. For decades, the pink Pho Thong buses were a beloved feature of Phuket Town, recognised for their distinctive design. These buses, adapted from six-wheeled flatbed tru…

Phuket replaces iconic pink buses with new electric fleet

Phuket replaces iconic pink buses with new electric fleetLegacyPhuket’s well-known pink Pho Thong buses, which have been a staple of the town’s streets for decades, have been replaced by 24 new electric buses from China, each costing over 5 million baht. These iconic vehicles were an integral part of Phuket Town’s charm, easily recognised by their simple design, which included six-wheeled flatbed trucks modified with wooden bench seats and raili…