TRANSIT took note of this very interesting article in the Star Metro section on 23 June 2009 that outlines some of the challenges faced by the major bus operators thanks to poor planning, weak government agencies, and total disrespect for the law. 23 June 2009 Law-abiding bus operators hard hit by underhanded monopoly Story and […]
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TRANSIT took note of this article in the Malay Mail today in which the company Hijrah Dedikasi Sdn Bhd defends itself against allegations that it was ignoring a CVLB Directive. Now, the CVLB is a relatively weak agency (as compared to other government agencies) with only 57 enforcement staff. Clearly the goal of the CVLB […]
TRANSIT took note of this letter by Ipoh resident and City Watch member Victor Chew, a regular contributor to the newspapers. IPOH: Compelling reasons to revamp city’s public transport system 2009/06/19 by Victor Chew MANY letters and reports have appeared in the newspapers about the problems of public transport in Ipoh city but very little […]
As the Penang Ferry takeover has recently entered the news, TRANSIT has been following the issue closely. For this reason, we are creating a special post to discuss the Penang Ferry takeover. We hope to update this post regularly with information and commentary. Article: Ex PPC Chief to rescue Penang’s iconic tourist attraction Commentary: Penang gov’t […]
Our friend Mr. Ong visited Jakarta recently and took some time to look at the TransJakarta bus system. Mr. Ong has spoken on more than one occasion of the TransJakarta system as an effective example of low-cost improvements to public transport. Of course the system is not perfect (what system is?) and can see improvements […]
This letter by Moaz from TRANSIT was published in the NST on Monday, 8 June 2009. Please note that the letter is edited. A full copy of the letter will be posted soon along with more detailed info and analysis of RapidKL’s original route system. 2009/06/08 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: CVLB should look to RapidKL for the […]
In a surpising about-turn, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Abdul Aziz has stated that the Integrated Transport Terminal at Bandar Tasik Selatan will be used for southbound buses only. This contrasts with his earlier statements made a little more than 2 weeks ago, in which he stated that Bandar Tasik Selatan would be […]
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Abdul Aziz visited the Bangkok Bank, Jalan Silang, and Klang bus stands yesterday morning. He also hosted a dialogue with taxi operators video: http://thestaronline.tv/v/3520 Articles: Taxi and bus fares up soon Revamp in store for taxi operators Making sure buses do not hog streets During the Walkabout The […]
Updates 1. TRANSIT’s commentary, Do we Praise RapidKL or do we bury them, was featured in the Malay Mail and New Straits Times Malay Mail – Do we praise Rapid or do we bury it? New Straits Times – PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Best to review every aspect of the system 2. An interesting letter, KTM Komuter […]
TRANSIT took note of the following update from RapidKL via the NST. RapidKL changes E1 bus route 2009/05/28 PETALING JAYA: There will be some changes on the E1 bus route of RapidKL (Putrajaya Sentral — Pasar Seni via North-South Highway) starting June 8. Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd communication general manager, Ebi Azly Abdullah, […]
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