TRANSIT takes note of a proposal from a developer to build an “intercity” bus terminal in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya (near Sg. Buloh & Bandar Sri Damansara) Damansara Damai to get new intercity bus terminal soon (The Star) Friday September 11, 2009 By FAZLEENA AZIZ A NEW intercity bus terminal called Wan’s Terminal will be […]
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TRANSIT took note of this article about the ‘modernization drive’ of KTM Berhad, which includes the extension of the Komuter service from Sentul to Batu Caves, double tracking and electrification, higher speed railway services between KL and Ipoh and other amenities. KTMB for comfort, convenience, speed (The Star) Thursday September 10, 2009 By LESTER KONG […]
TRANSIT has learned that property develop Sunrise Bhd. has started offering a free community shuttle bus service for residents of Sunrise Properties in Mont Kiara. You can see information at the links below: Sunrise ‘buses’ in community spirit (The Edge) Fun ride for Mont Kiara residents (The Star) FREE COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE For Sunrise Mont’Kiara Residents (Sunrise […]
Updates #23 1. Letter: Working towards a city without barriers (NST) – feedback on spending on accessible pavements in Petaling Jaya – with commentary from DBPJ Roslan. 2. Article: Tickets selling like hot cakes (NST) – update on balik kampung tickets (KTM and express bus) – not many are left. 3. Article: RapidKL sets up task […]
As expected, there were a large number of articles and comments in the media about the changeover from the daily pass to the zonal system. Long queue for monthly travel pass (The Star) – describes some of the long queues for boarding buses on the first day of the changeover caused by a slower ticket […]
TRANSIT is pleased to announce that the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) will be holding the second “National Summit on Urban Public Transport” on 15 October 2009. I am pleased to inform that ASLI will be holding its National Summit on Urban Public Transport 2009 on 15 October at Prince Hotel & Residence Kuala […]
Updates #22 1. Prasarana, RapidKL and KL Monorail have commissioned The Nielsen Company (M) Sdn. Bhd. to conduct a survey of public transport users. This survey will take place at various bus hubs and LRT & monorail stations. The dates of the survey are from 3 September – 16 October. TRANSIT urges all public transport […]
Recently, TRANSIT posted information and updates from KTMB about improvements to Intercity and Komuter services. Many people have been critical and dismissive of KTMB and their services. The trains are too slow, the technology is from a bygone era, etc. etc. But TRANSIT has always been confident that the Malaysian National Railway will regain the […]
TRANSIT took note of this interesting news, of a temporary bus depot to replace PuduRaya while construction works take place. The details: Located at Section 56 Jalan Hang Tuah; Junction of Jalan Galloway and Jalan Pudu; To be built in 2 phases, Ready by January 2010; Cost approximately RM6.2 million; 1.9ha, capacity of 135 buses […]
Updates #21 1. RapidPenang introduces Monthly Loyalty Pass – RM70 for unlimited travel. Application form is here. 2. RapidKL Monthly RapidPass (5 different types at costs from RM40, 50, 100 & 150) are on sale from August 20th. 3. Dynamic Diesel on sale from Sept 1 (The Star) – Diesel fuel in Malaysia will meet the […]
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