BMTA (ขสมก.) plans to retire its 8-baht non-air-conditioned red-cream buses in Bangkok and nearby areas by June next year, replacing them with 1,520 electric air-conditioned buses charging 15-25 baht. First deliveries of 500 are expected by March next year. The Transport Ministry is still looking for ways to ease the burden on riders. For a small business, this mainly affects staff commuting costs and transport planning around depots and delivery routes; no action is needed yet beyond budgeting for higher fares if your staff rely on these buses.