PPAO President Rewat Areerob said the new routes to come online follows strong public response to the existing EV bus network, which was introduced to provide affordable and environmentally friendly transport across the island.
Two additional routes are set to be rolled out in the coming months.
The first, an education-focused service, will run from Phuket Muslim Wittaya School in Koh Kaew to Saphan Hin. The route has been designed to serve multiple schools along the way, making it particularly accessible for students. Services on this line are scheduled to begin on May 15.
A second route, connecting Phuket International Airport to Rawai, is expected to launch in early June, providing a direct link between the island’s main gateway and its southern coastal area.
The new additions will expand on the PPAO’s existing three EV bus lines currently in operation. These include the Yellow Line from Saphan Hin to Central Phuket, the Red Line from Chalong Bay Pier to SuperCheap, and the Green Line from Ratsada Pier to Kathu Municipal School 2.
Fares remain set at a flat rate of B15 for the entire route, with payment available via QR code. The service is free for five groups: students, senior citizens, monks and people with disabilities.
Buses operate daily from 5:45am to 6pm.
Mr Rewat said the EV buses are fully air-conditioned and powered by electric motors rather than traditional combustion engines. He noted that each vehicle can travel up to 150 kilometres on a single charge, with typical daily usage covering around 100km while retaining reserve power.
He added that the service is intended to be inclusive, catering to all sectors of the community, and operates under existing provincial administration regulations. Students using the service are not required to wear uniforms.
The expansion forms part of Phuket’s broader push towards becoming a “smart city”, with officials highlighting the environmental benefits of electric transport, including reduced air pollution and traffic congestion, alongside improved quality of life for residents, Mr Rewat said.