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Website for Terminal Bersepadu Selatan is www.tbsbts.com.my

TRANSIT has noted the addition of a website for Terminal Bersepadu Selatan Bandar Tasik Selatan (South Integrated Terminal @South Lake Town). The website address is http://www.tbsbts.com.my

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Announcements Comments on Government Comments on Planning Express Bus (Intra-Urban) Feedback Information Local Councils Mass Transit Proposals News & Events RapidPenang Socioeconomic Equity Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Transit Demand Transit Infrastructure

‘Best’ news for Penang commuters?

TRANSIT took note of this creatively headlined article in the Star referring to the approval of the “Bridge Express Shuttle Transit” or “BEST” service which will begin operations on 1 March 2011

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Bandar Tasik Selatan terminal to open – once gov’t gets its act together! (Update #1)

Update: We now know the ‘face saving solution’ that the government has chosen – the terminal will open on 1 January with no retail lots and almost no bus services. Perfect!!!! The members of TRANSIT are stunned and confused to read of the “disagreement” between the DBKL and Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board on one side, […]

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LRT station Sri Rampai opens Friday, 24 December 2010 (Update #2)

Updated with additional photos include aerial, exterior and interior photos! TRANSIT notes that LRT station Sri Rampai (KJ4) on the Kelana Jaya line, was opened to the public on Friday, 24 December 2010. More information and photos after the jump!

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Announcements Feedback Information News & Events RapidKL Stage Bus

RapidKL introduces Bas Wanita on 1 December 2010 (Update #2)

Updated with Information + FAQ from RapidKL! Updated with articles! TRANSIT notes that the government-linked Klang Valley bus and rail operator RapidKL introduced a “Ladies Bus Service / Servis Bas Wanita” on 1 December 2010. Please note the following Information + FAQ from RapidKL’s website The service will have a trial operation period throughout the […]

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RapidPenang plans special visit to HQ on Dec 4

For those who are interested, public transport operator RapidPenang is planning a special behind the scenes event for “friends” and invited guests on December 4. For further information, please visit this facebook link, email clarisse@rapidpg.com.my or call 604 – 238-1212 ext. 210. Friday, 26th November is the last day and there are only 50 places […]

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No Aerotrain service at KLIA until March 15

TRANSIT wishes for the public to note that there will be no Aerotrain service at KLIA due to upgrading works, between 1 November 2010 and 15 March 2011. For more information, please see the following article: No Aerotrain service at KLIA until March 15 (The Star). RapidKL will provide 16 buses for the shuttle service […]

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6-carriage shuttle train to be added to KTM Komuter starting 4 October (for a limited time)

TRANSIT notes that a 6-carriage Electric Train Service (ETS) trainset will be added to supplement the existing KTM Komuter service as of 4 October 2010 (Monday). The train will operate on the following routes during peak hours, Monday to Friday: Morning Peak: Seremban – Sg. Buloh (dep. 0615 arr. 0751) Sg. Buloh – Kajang (dep. […]

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Announcements Feedback News & Events RapidKL RapidPenang SPAD / LTC Transit Infrastructure

Surprise: Idrose to leave Prasarana 30 September

A short time ago, TRANSIT wrote a post regarding the accomplishments of Idrose Mohamed, Managing Director of the Prasarana group. Idrose had taken over this position from Shaipudin Shah Harun in September 2008 shortly after the latter’s quick resignation from Prasarana. Today, TRANSIT notes that Idrose has himself chosen not to renew his contract with […]

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Announcements Bicycle Comments on Government Feedback Information Pedestrian Planning Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity Transit Infrastructure

Proposal for “Sunday no-car zones” for Penang (Update #1)

Update: A more detailed article, “Penang mulling over No-car Zone” can be found in Star Metro North section. It also includes more photos of the Colours of Malaysia Lantern Bicycle Night Ride and Competition TRANSIT took note of this very interesting article, in which Lydia Ong Kok Fooi (EXCO member & Youth, Sports, Women, Family […]