TRANSIT took note of this article in the Malay Mail, sourced from National newswire Bernama. Bukit Jalil temporary bus terminal meets consumer demand (Malay Mail & BERNAMA) KUALA LUMPUR: The temporary bus terminal in Bukit Jalil, which started operating at the National Sports Complex car park, here, three weeks ago has managed to cater to […]
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Updates #48 1. Article: Residents demand authorities probe bus shelter collapse (Streets-NST) – anger over the collapse of a 2year old bus shelter in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, JB. 2. Letter: Put the brakes on errant cabbies with stiff penalties (The Star) – YS Chan from KL comments on the announcement that most complaints to […]
TRANSIT was invited to visit the Bandar Tasik Selatan terminal to help local accessibility organizations Mobiliti, Beautiful Gate and BEAT-KL (Barrier-free Environment and Accessible Transportation) review the facilities of the Bandar Tasik Selatan terminal Unfortunately, no one from TRANSIT was able to attend due to unforeseeable circumstances (and at the last minute, too). We seem to […]
Updated with 2 additional articles! One of the features of the SPAD and Land Public Transport Commission bills that gained a great deal of attention was the proposal for Area Congestion Pricing in the city centre of KL. Although the proposal had already been mooted and discussed in the past, and had been incorporated into […]
Updated with information about SPAD from the debate in Parliament! Despite some opposition to the proposed area congestion pricing, the 5 bills presented in Parliament to amend the regulatory framework that governs public transport in Malaysia were passed by Parliament in the 3rd session, which adjourned on 22 April. You can see the debate itself […]
RapidKL has introduced RapidPass Pelajar, a pass for all students who are registered with any Malaysian school. Rapidpass Pelajar advertisement courtesy of RapidKL This initiative was mooted by TRANSIT back in 2006, as we believe that all students should be encouraged to use public transport. Currently, the CVLB requirement is that students in school uniform […]
Update: Read about the official 17 March 2011 launching of the EcLiMo electric motorycle here! Some of the features & cost points have changed a great deal! You might not think, at first, that TRANSIT would support the idea of introducing electric motorcycles to the roads of Malaysia. After all, TRANSIT is involved in improving […]
TRANSIT takes note of this article commenting on plans to decentralize public transport in Kuching with a number of transport hubs. Kuching to get RM200 million transport hubs (NST) 2010/04/14 By Desmond Davidson KUCHING: The transport network here will be decentralised through a series of “suburb hubs” to be built in key residential areas. Housing […]
TRANSIT noted this article, providing an update on plans for a system of covered and air conditioned walkways in Kuala Lumpur, which is part of the KPI for the Federal Territories Ministry. Public walkways to offer more convenience (The Star) Thursday April 15, 2010 By BAVANI M PEDESTRIANS in Kuala Lumpur can soon enjoy a […]
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