TRANSIT took note of this very interesting article in the Star Metro section on 23 June 2009 that outlines some of the challenges faced by the major bus operators thanks to poor planning, weak government agencies, and total disrespect for the law. 23 June 2009 Law-abiding bus operators hard hit by underhanded monopoly Story and […]
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Complaints about bus services
Updates 1. Article: New twist to Penang ferry issue (The Star) – Penang Port Sdn. Bhd Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer Ahmad Ibnihajar criticizes the Penang Ports Commission and the state government for issuing statements on the matter of the transfer of the Penang Ferry. For your information, Penang Port Sdn. Bhd. is a […]
TRANSIT took note of this article in the Malay Mail today in which the company Hijrah Dedikasi Sdn Bhd defends itself against allegations that it was ignoring a CVLB Directive. Now, the CVLB is a relatively weak agency (as compared to other government agencies) with only 57 enforcement staff. Clearly the goal of the CVLB […]
1. Letter: Ipoh’s public transport system driving us all nuts 2. Article: Ex-PPC chief to rescue Penang’s iconic tourist attraction 3. Commentary: Penang gov’t right in revamping ferry service
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Abdul Aziz visited the Bangkok Bank, Jalan Silang, and Klang bus stands yesterday morning. He also hosted a dialogue with taxi operators video: http://thestaronline.tv/v/3520 Articles: Taxi and bus fares up soon Revamp in store for taxi operators Making sure buses do not hog streets During the Walkabout The […]
TRANSIT took note of the following update from RapidKL via the NST. RapidKL changes E1 bus route 2009/05/28 PETALING JAYA: There will be some changes on the E1 bus route of RapidKL (Putrajaya Sentral — Pasar Seni via North-South Highway) starting June 8. Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd communication general manager, Ebi Azly Abdullah, […]
Some interesting comments and articles in the news: [KLIA] Bus ticket counter to be moved THE bus ticketing counter at the KL International Airport will be moved to the top floor of Block C, on the same level where the limousine counter is located, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abd […]
TRANSIT took note of this article today, Cabbies want RM4 base fare KUALA LUMPUR: Luxury cab owners want a RM2 cut in starting fares while budget taxis are demanding their starting fares be increased by a similar amount. Federal Territory and Selangor Taxi Operators Association president Datuk Aslah Abdullah said Malaysians were becoming thrifty in […]
While Moaz from TRANSIT was being interviewed (along with transport planner Goh Bok Yen) for NST’s Cross Talk segment, the director of the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board, Markiman Kobiran, was participating in the NSTLive interview segment. You can see the description and the questions and answers at this posting: NSTLive with Datuk Markiman Kobiran: Higher […]
TRANSIT notes that our commentary about the new ‘hybrid’ trains has been placed in the media. The Sun – KTMB doing the best it can The Star – Keeping things moving smoothly an uphill task for KTMB In addition, we note the following letters: Big leap forward timely for KL transport system Longer wait for […]
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