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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 […]

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Complaints - KTM Express Bus (Intercity) Feedback Information KTM Antarabandar Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) RapidKL Safety, Health and Environment

Updates #70

Updates #70 1. Letter: Put public transport back on track (The Star) – J. D. Lovrenciar of KL calls for improvements to public transport to reduce commute times & stress & improve quality of life. 2. Letter: Make cycling a way of life (The Star) – Dr. A. Soorian of Seremban calls for improvements to […]

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Complaints - Taxi JPJ / RTD LPKP / CVLB Safety, Health and Environment SPAD / LTC Taxi

Letter: All taxis must have functioning seat belts

TRANSIT noted this letter from Gim Teh of Melbourne, who comments on a simple, recognized road safety feature – which is unfortunately not available in many of the taxis on the road – taxis which are inspected regularly for safety! All taxis must have functioning seat belts (The Star) Thursday January 27, 2011 IT is […]

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Authorities Bus Rapid Transit Comments on Government Facility Audit Local Councils News & Events On TRANSIT Pedestrian Pedestrianisation Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity Tram TRANSIT - Commentary Transit Facilities TRANSIT For All Transit Support Systems Transit-Oriented Development Universal Design

Let us restore KL into the walkable city it once was (Update #2)

Updated with more information on no-car zones for Penang! Updated with a letter describing the situation in Seremban! Today’s The Star reported that 23 pedestrian bridges in Kuala Lumpur have been declared unsafe. TRANSIT shares the disappointment of the public with respect to these bridges which clearly do not meet the safety standards of the […]

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Commuter Train (EMU) Complaints - KTM Feedback KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) News & Events Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity Transit Facilities

Why are men using ‘women-only coaches’? And is it so wrong? (Update #1)

Updated with a new ‘investigative’ feature from the Star Metro news team! (Scroll down to the bottom of the page) TRANSIT noted this recent article which complains that male passengers are still using the ‘women-only’ coaches on the KTM Komuter trains. TRANSIT now has to wonder – what is it that is happening here? With […]

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Community Shuttle Bus Feedback High Speed Rail Information JPJ / RTD KTM Electric Train Service Local Councils Monorail Nadi Putra (Putrajaya) News & Events Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity Stage Bus Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure Transit-Oriented Development

Updates #68

Updates #68 1. Letter: Upgrade facilities at stations now (The Star) – Lena Lim of Seremban complains about the inadequate facilities at the LRT and Komuter stations at the Bandar Tasik Selatan interchange. 2. Article: Homeless show their usefulness (The Star) – 22 homeless persons engaged in a gotong-royong community cleanup at the Klang Bus […]

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Comments on Government Complaints - Bus Services Feedback News & Events RapidKL Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity Stage Bus

Eight more routes for women-only buses

TRANSIT took note of the recent launch of an expanded RapidKL Women-only bus service by Minister for Women, Family & Community Development Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. RapidKL reports that 92% of 1,400 respondents to a poll commissioned by RapidKL “liked” the service and 94% wanted it expanded. TRANSIT has always felt a significant concern about the […]

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Information JPJ / RTD News & Events Safety, Health and Environment SPAD / LTC

(Some) Amendments to Road Transport Act go into effect Feb 1

TRANSIT took note of the following article, Amendments to Road Transport Act go into effect Feb 1 (The Star) The following details are noted: Amendments to allow for hybrid and fully-electric cars will not got into effect on Feb 1; The powers of the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be expanded to allow JPJ to […]

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Community Shuttle Bus Commuter Train (EMU) Complaints - Bus Services Complaints - KTM Complaints - Taxi Express Bus (Intercity) Information JPJ / RTD KTM Komuter (Klang Valley) LPKP / CVLB News & Events RapidKL Safety, Health and Environment Taxi Transit Facilities

Updates #67

Updates #67 1. Hotline Story: Bus company apologises but says passengers should provide small change (Malay Mail) – NURAZAILY of Kuala Lumpur claims she and her friend were treated rudely by a RapidKL staff while taking a bus from Subang Jaya to KL. They were forced to get down from the bus and accosted by […]

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Complaints - Other Express Bus (Intercity) Feedback KTM Antarabandar LPKP / CVLB News & Events Safety, Health and Environment Socioeconomic Equity SPAD / LTC Stakeholders' Participation Taxi Transit Facilities Transit Infrastructure

Updates #66 (Sg Buloh ITT)

Updates #66 1. Article: Thumbs-up for Sg Buloh hub (Malay Mail) – A government source revealed the location of the north-bound Integrated Transport Terminal (ITT) in Sungai Buloh, linking the proposed express bus terminal not unsimilar to TBS with the proposed Sg Buloh – Kajang MRT line.