TRANSIT took note of a number of articles in the local media announcing that the CVLB will start enforcing its Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) code beginning March 2010 CVLB code to discipline bus operators (Malay Mail) Mandatory course for express bus operators (The Star) All 224 express bus operators will be required to attend […]
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Updates #39
Updates #39 1. Article: Ang pow for Rapid riders (NST) – RapidPenang will give out Ang Pow to their riders in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. 2. Article: Half fare for the elderly on Rapid Penang buses (The Star) – RapidPenang is phasing out their concession card for elderly passengers. Passengers will […]
TRANSIT took note of this article on the new bus station in Rawang, which facing problems in getting bus and taxi operators to move to the station. Decision on new bus station in two months (The Star) Saturday January 30, 2010 By STUART MICHAEL A THOROUGH study must be done on traffic flow at the […]
Update #2 – The visit to the depot will take place on Tuesday, 9 February at 10 am and is open to the media Update #1 – according to a post on the TRANSIT discussion forum, many of the buses have been moved or sold already. TRANSIT took note of these two articles, announcing that […]
TRANSIT took note of the following article regarding the CVLB’s Hotline: CVLB’s 24-hour hotline to operate in three months (The Star) NUSAJAYA: The Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board’s (CVLB) 1-800-88-96000 hotline will opeÂrate round-the-clock in three months. Board chairman Datuk Halimah Sadique said this would enable the public to lodge complaints against errant bus and taxi […]
Readers may recall our recent posting on Thaipusam shuttle train services operated by KTM. The KTM line from Sentul to Batu Caves has been double tracked and electrified but unfortunately, the interior work at all the stations has not been completed. The full work will only be completed in March and the Sentul-Batu Caves extension […]
TRANSIT took note of this article in the Borneo post, in which Abang Johari, Minister of Local Government and Urban Development, commented on plans to improve public transport in Kuching with new buses and improved technology. RM200m needed for modern city transport: Abg Jo (Borneo Post) January 28, 2010, Thursday KUCHING: The state government will […]
TRANSIT wonders what you think of the image of a Bus-Rapid Transit vehicle. Does it look like the kind of bus that we are familiar with? A high-floor bus rapid transit vehicle from Mexico City One of the things that we try to do here is change perceptions about public transport – encouraging governments, the […]
In response to the issues related to Klang Sentral, please note this Media Statement from Klang MP Charles Santiago, issued 28 January 2010. Kenyataan Media Ahli Parlimen Klang Charles Santiago di Klang pada 28hb Jan 2010 Press Member of Parliament for Klang Charles Santiago in Klang on 28th January 2010Penubuhan Jawatankuasa Bebas Untuk Mengkaji Stesen […]
Updated with additional articles! Updated with links to video of launching! Updated with additional comments! Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak launched the Government Transformation Programme Roadmap in a ceremony at the KL Convention Centre on 28 January 2010. Blueprint to transform govt delivery system (NST); Single cashless travel on trains and buses by end of […]
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