[ad_1]
The Transport Taxi Group, TAMC, requests an extension of the age from 9 years to 12 years because the DPC must be a unit that issues inspection criteria in conjunction with ground transportation. After the results of the air pollution study on the standard, classified by useful life 4-6 years, 50% polluted, 7-9 years, 72.7% pollution.
Today (November 9, 2020), the reporter reported that at 7:00 am, a group of more than 120 taxis brought a taxi They go to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (TSR) to ask the government to remedy the taxi drivers. Extend the useful life of the taxi from 9 to 12 years because the Department of Pollution Control (DEDC) is an agency that will work with the Department of Ground Transportation. When issuing taxi inspection criteria Both the structure of the car Safety and pollution systems That must pass the specified criteria Will affect the costs incurred in the inspection, the government is responsible Without being a burden on the taxi owner who has to be responsible for this
Initially, Mr. Attaphon Charoensa, Director General of the Department of Pollution Control (DEDC), was a representative to speak with the taxi cooperative. I have come to ask to meet Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Vice Minister of State, who wants to extend the entire life of the taxi to 12 years, but the basic discussion is that he will extend some parts of the 3-year period due to the problem of contamination of air. And the health effects of PM 2.5 dust and should be controlled according to standard criteria. Because it has been studied that shooting the old car is more contaminated. Now I keep talking outside And the taxi also confirmed that it would meet Mr. Warawut.
According to the latest CPC survey of September 30, there are 80,752 vehicles classified by age up to 3 years, 32,176 vehicles from 4 to 6 years old, 23,206 vehicles, 7 to 9 years old, a total of 21,222 vehicles and From 10 to 20 years old and over. , 4,148 cars
Survey results show old taxis have high emissions
Meanwhile, the results of the taxi emissions survey in 2018 classified by service life, age not exceeding 3 years, hydrocarbon values (HC / standard value up to 100 ppm), average 53.9 ppm, carbon monoxide (CO / standard value not more than 0.5%), average 0.3%, age 4-6 years, average hydrocarbons 165.2 ppm and carbon monoxide 0.31%, average age 7-9 years, average hydrocarbons 260.3 ppm and average carbon monoxide 1.31%.
Result of the taxi verification With an air pollution that exceeds the standard, classified by useful life in 2018, it was found that the age up to 3 years, which represents 19.6%, the age of 4 to 6 years, represents 50%, the age of 7 to 9 years or 72.7%
Aim to renovate the taxi, add PM.2.5 dust
To extend the life of a taxi, Mr. Thongchai Phansawat, an independent scholar commented that extending the life of the taxi increases environmental problems. Because taxis are part of the next PM2.5 problem. Because it is an old car They are used at a relatively higher rate than normal vehicles. The emissions are more than conventional cars that also use LPG or CNG, but due to the situation of the epidemic of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), taxis have reduced the revenue than usual. Extending the useful life of taxis from 9 to 12 is a measure that will allow the government to consume more taxis. But it should not affect another group of people.
Increasing the age of the taxi from 9 to 12 also increases environmental problems, PM2.5 pollution, all people affected by this. This can be seen in last year’s PM2.5 problem.
The scientist suggested that The way out of this That is possible and does not affect the sectors involved or the least impact, they proposed two approaches: Method 1. Modify the old taxi at the age of 9 years to an electric taxi (EV conversion). When switching to a train, say 200,000 baht per vehicle, the government pays half the cost, another 100,000 baht is the responsibility of the taxi owner. Causing environmental problems to reduce pollution. At the same time, the owner of an electric taxi can operate a car for a period of time that can be longer than 3 years. Method 2 Renew the taxi that expires. Before authorization, a review is required. Taxi, both sides of the car structure Safety and pollution systems That must pass the specified criteria
[ad_2]
