TRANSIT wishes everyone a very Happy New Year. In 2011 we will continue our efforts to build a public transport system in Malaysia that considers the needs of all stakeholders and appreciates the passenger. Our comments on 2010 will appear here in a short time – and look for a summary of the year courtesy […]
Category: News & Events
Back in November 2010, TRANSIT read of comments by Minister of Transport Kong Cho Ha that KTM’s Electric Train Service would reach Sg. Gadut by December 25, Christmas Day. We highlighted those comment in this post, KTM Update: Can Sg. Gadut station be ready by Christmas 2010? which also included information about the extension of electric […]
Bandar Tasik Selatan terminal to open – once gov’t gets its act together! (Update #1)
Update: We now know the ‘face saving solution’ that the government has chosen – the terminal will open on 1 January with no retail lots and almost no bus services. Perfect!!!! The members of TRANSIT are stunned and confused to read of the “disagreement” between the DBKL and Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board on one side, […]
Updates #65
Updates #65 1. Article: Initiative to increase ridership (The Star) – a continuation of The Star’s updates on government investment through the Government Transformation Programme 2. Hotline Story: No refund for lost or stolen Rapidpass (Malay Mail) – details the experience of Kokila of KL who lost her Rapidpass TnG but was informed that Touch […]
TRANSIT notes that the Secretary-General of the Transport Workers’ Union, Zainal Rampak, has gone on record saying that fake parts are one of the causes of the increased number of bus crashes. Zainal Rampak: Fake parts main cause of crashes (The Star) 29 December 2010 PETALING JAYA: The use of imitation spare parts is among […]
TRANSIT noted the following article giving us the only real update on the Puduraya renovation & facelift that we have had in months: Puduraya Facelift Delayed (The Star) The rainy season has caused a delay in the completion of the upgrading works of the Puduraya bus terminal. UDA Holdings Bhd chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed […]
Updated with additional photos include aerial, exterior and interior photos! TRANSIT notes that LRT station Sri Rampai (KJ4) on the Kelana Jaya line, was opened to the public on Friday, 24 December 2010. More information and photos after the jump!
Updated with our comments on the politics, excuses, avoidance and inevitable blameshifting! Updated with more articles about the investigation! Updated with more information about the crash! The members of TRANSIT where shocked to learn of the horrific bus crash in the Cameron Highlands that caused the death of 27 passengers, Thai holidaymakers and Malaysians.
TRANSIT has noted that the Land Public Transport Commission is going to use best practices of successful railway systems in other countries in the development of the MRT line. TRANSIT hopes that the Land Public Transport Commission will see beyond the MRT line and look at Best Practices for all types of public transport. For […]
Updated with Information + FAQ from RapidKL! Updated with articles! TRANSIT notes that the government-linked Klang Valley bus and rail operator RapidKL introduced a “Ladies Bus Service / Servis Bas Wanita” on 1 December 2010. Please note the following Information + FAQ from RapidKL’s website The service will have a trial operation period throughout the […]
