The 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) route has 14 stations in the centre of the road that give at grade access to the right hand side of the buses.

Unlike most bus rapid transit routes around the world, especially TransJakarta, Bangkok BRT uses smaller, non-articulated 12-metre buses.

Since service upgrades that commenced on 1 September 2024, Bangkok BRT has been served by low-floor CRRC electric buses.

However, plans were progressively dropped beginning with the announcement in September 2010 that the Mo Chit-Government Complex route was going to be cancelled.

[7] and changed operator to Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited.

On 2 February 2024, BTSC won the BMA's bid to operate and develop the BRT system.

The existing route is expected to extend from Sathorn to Lumphini MRT station with an additional service to CentralPlaza Rama III shopping mall.

As part of the bid, BTSC was assigned to procure electric buses with doors to accommodate both the current high-level platforms and for street-level.

[9] [10] Commuters criticised the changes, citing that the high-level platforms at BRT stations were not compatible with the new low-floor buses.

The system uses a fleet of 23 electric buses manufactured as part of a joint venture between CRRC and Cherdchai Group, a domestic company.

It was inspired by the swift motions of hand movements while drawing quick pencil strokes, symbolizing fast, reliable, and convenient service.

[14] An passenger information system automatically announces station names on LED display.

The line uses Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to control the signals for BRT, ensuring the buses priority when passing through junctions via the dedicated traffic lights.