Lamphun Launches Six-Month Free Electric Bus Service
Lamphun launches a free electric bus service starting September 8, 2026, offering residents six months of fare-free travel around the city with real-time tracking via mobile app.
The Lamphun Provincial Administrative Organization will launch a free electric bus service on 8 September, allowing residents to travel around the city without fares for six months. The Lamphun EV Bus service will be free from 8 September 2026 through 8 March 2027 and is intended to provide a convenient alternative for people travelling to work, school, markets, temples and other destinations around Lamphun.
Passengers will be able to track buses in real time through the TSB Go Plus application, available on both iOS and Android, which provides information on routes, bus stops, operating times and current bus locations. The buses will operate on both clockwise and counterclockwise routes, connecting key locations including Wat Phra That Hariphunchai, Chak Kham Khanathon School, Jampha Shopping Mall and the Northern Region Industrial Estate.
During the initial phase, buses will operate from 06:00 to 18:00, with service running approximately once every hour from Lamphun PAO Central Stadium. The PAO described the service as a trial to assess passenger demand and make adjustments based on residents' usage patterns, with potential for expanded frequency and routes in the future.
Each electric bus is equipped with 22 seats, wheelchair-accessible areas, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, audio announcements at stops and GPS-based real-time tracking. The PAO is encouraging residents to use the service as an alternative to private cars to reduce travel expenses, improve convenience and lower pollution.
