The Challenge
The CU shuttle bus service has been operating since 2000. The first shuttle buses were smaller and ran ondiesel fuel. These were eventually replaced by two new models: the first powered by a hybrid engine while the second is fully electric. Apart from the vehicle upgrade, the university has also expanded the transportation routes within and around campus for the following reasons:
- To make campus transportation more convenient for students, faculty, staff and the public
- To decrease emmisions caused by diesel fuel combustion
The Method
- The CU Shuttle bus began service in 2000, using vehicles with diesel diesel fuel engines. Passengers had to purchase coupons to use the shuttle bus service.
- In 2007, the shuttle buses were upgraded to a newer model with a hybrid engine, and the service was made free.
- In 2008, fully electric buses were added to the fleet to operate on short routes.
- Passengers can download the CU Pop Bus application to track the location of shuttle buses. The application is available for download on iTunes at https://itunes.apple.com/th/app/cupopbus/id824843908?l=th&mt=8.
- English signs and audio announcements have been added to make the service more practical for foreigners, especially exchange students.
Evening ride
Electrical shuttle bus
Shuttle bus on a green road
Shuttle bus outdoor view
Shuttle bus passengers
The Result
All five shuttle bus routes operate Monday to Friday, 7AM – 7PM, while Routes 1 and 2 also operate on Saturday
Bus Line No. 1: Sala Phra Kieo, Faculty of Political Science, Patumwan Demonstration School,Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chalerm Phao Junction, Lido, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Triamudom Suksa School, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering
Bus Line No. 2: Sala Phra Kieo, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Sciences, Faculty of Education, CU Demonstration Elementary School, Chamchuri 9, Chulalongkorn Stadium, Dhamma Center, Witthayaphatthana Building, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, BTS: National Stadium Station, Chula Phat 13, Chaloem Rajakumari 60, Student Dormitory, Office of the University, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering
Bus Line No. 3: Sala Phra Kieo, Faculty of Political Science, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering (Line No.3 is not available on Saturday)
Bus Line No. 4: Sala Phra Kieo, Faculty of Political Science, Patumwan Demonstration School, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chalerm Phao Junction, Lido, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Education, CU Demonstration Elementary School, CU Demonstration Secondary School, U-Center, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering (Line No.4 is not available on Saturday)
Bus Line No. 5 : CU iHouse, Dhamma Center, Office of the University, Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Engineering, Sala Phra Kieo, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Communication Arts, CU Demonstration Secondary School, Chamchuri 9, Samyan Market, I’m Park, CU iHouse (Line No.5 is not available on Saturday)
Next Step
The fleet will be further expanded and upgrade to meet increasing demand.
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