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Announcements Comments on Government Express Bus (Intercity) Information Information Relay JPJ / RTD News & Events SPAD / LTC Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

TBSBTS Update: The terminal is operational 1 March 2011 (Update #2)

Updated with an excellent set of photos compiled by Sam79 of the Skyscrapercity.com forum! Updated with additional articles! TRANSIT notes that the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (Southern Integrated Terminal) at Bandar Tasik Selatan is now ‘officially’ open and the Bukit Jalil temporary terminal will be ‘officially’ closed to southbound buses (some northbound buses may still operate […]

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Feedback Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals Planning RapidKL Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

LRT Update: Residents worried about LRT impact

TRANSIT took note of this article in The Star Metro, in which residents of Bandar Kinrara 3 in Puchong expressed their concern over the LRT routing through their area. Residents worried about LRT impact (The Star) 26 February 2011 RESIDENTS of Bandar Kinrara 3 in Puchong, who were eagerly anticipating the arrival of the LRT […]

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Announcements Express Bus (Intercity) Information Relay Kenderaan Transnasional Bhd News & Events SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure

TBS Update: Over 50 bus operators agree to relocate to Bandar Tasik Selatan

TRANSIT took note of this update on Terminal Bersepadu Selatan at Bandar Tasik Selatan. Over 50 bus operators agree to relocate to Bandar Tasik Selatan (The Star) By ISABELLE LAI isabellelai@thestar.com.my PETALING JAYA: The new Inte­grated Transportation Terminal at Bandar Tasik Selatan (ITT-BTS) will finally be fully operational with more than 50 bus operators agreeing […]

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Announcements Feedback First Review Information Relay News & Events RapidKL Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities

Technology Update: New bus ticketing system for RapidKL

TRANSIT has taken note of the new paperless ticketing system which will be introduced to RapidKL buses beginning 27 February 2011. Click here for a larger version of the image above. More information is available at the RapidKL website, including: An introductory video; Information on how to use the system (including purchase & payment); FAQ; […]

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Community Shuttle Bus Complaints - Other Complaints - Taxi Feedback Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals News & Events Pedestrian Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Transit Infrastructure

Updates #74

Updates #74 1. Hotline Story: Overcharging by cabbies at the bus terminal (Malay Mail) Nor of Bandar Sunway Selangor complains about overcharging by taxi drivers at the Bukit Jalil temporary terminal. [TRANSIT: This is the same terminal that Halimah Sadique of the CVLB visited once, more than 6 months after Puduraya was closed, where taxi […]

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Bus Rapid Transit Comments on Planning Economic Planning Unit Feedback Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Mass Transit Proposals Monorail Planning SPAD / LTC Tram Transit Demand Transit Infrastructure

Consultant: Buses cannot replace MRT; TRANSIT: MRT cannot replace buses (Update #1)

TRANSIT took note of the recent comments from ERE Consulting Group which appeared to rubbish TRANSIT’s comments favouring Bus Rapid Transit and Expressway Rapid Transit over investment in the MRT network. It was argued that Bus Rapid Transit would not have the capacity to match MRT and the existing road networks were already constrained with […]

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Comments on Government Local Councils Monorail Pedestrian SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Tram Transit Demand

More missing puzzles follow Melaka tram announcement

TRANSIT is quite surprised to learn on last Saturday’s groundbreaking of the Melaka tram project. Among the claims are: World’s first environmentally-friendly tram on NGV Cable-free system in line with UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change Iconic for Malaysia Fare will be among the cheapest in the world Collaborative effort by Melaka, Pahang and Terengganu […]

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Comments on Government Community Shuttle Bus Complaints - Bus Services Feedback Information Relay Local Councils News & Events RapidKL RapidPenang SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Transit Facilities

Prasarana MD: Total overhaul needed

TRANSIT took note of this interview of Prasrana Group Managing Director Shahril Mokhtar, in which he comments on the need for a total overhaul of public transport in the Klang Valley. Shahril was previously the Chief Operating Officer of the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) who’s CEO Mohd Nur Ismal Kamal has indicated that there […]

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Comments on Government Express Bus (Intercity) Information Information Relay Local Councils News & Events SPAD / LTC

Puduraya bus terminal opening postponed to April 16 (Update #2)

Update: Take note of our most recent post on the reopening of Puduraya here! Updated with photos! TRANSIT has learned that the Puduraya reopening, which was originally scheduled for the end of 2010, then rescheduled for February, then March, will now be delayed to April 16. Interestingly enough, ASTRO AEC took some interesting photos & […]

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Comments on Government Complaints - Bus Services Feedback LPKP / CVLB Safety, Health and Environment SPAD / LTC Stage Bus Transit Operators

What is ahead for Malaysian stage bus operators in 2011? (Updated with Poll!)

Updated with another totally unscientific poll! See the bottom of this post! For many years, TRANSIT has been concerned about the state of the bus industry in Malaysia as well as the impact on public transport services throughout the country. On 11 February, the Pan Malaysian Bus Operators’ Association (PMBOA) submitted a memorandum to the […]