1. JOHN TEO: Our taxis the bane of travelers to KL (NST) – This editorial by John Teo comments on the state of Taxi service in KL and the problems that a poor taxi service is creating for residents and tourists alike. 2. Cyclist thrown off bike as tyre gets stuck between grating on drain […]
Tag: Accessible buses
This article from the New York Times discusses Bus Rapid Transit as an option for cities in developing countries that are looking to build a rapid, reliable and efficient public transport system at a lower cost than LRT or rail. For more information, you may also wish to look at the Slideshow, video (on the […]
Two articles about public transport in Penang have caught the attention of TRANSIT. Buses for the disabled RAPID Penang began deploying disabled-friendly buses with six put on the streets yesterday. The buses operate on the 101 Batu Feringghi – Weld Quay – Batu Ferringhi route with the first bus leaving the Batu Ferringhi terminal behind […]
1. Public upset over closure of parking space – LRT users who normally park at Taman Jaya LRT station were surprised to see that some of the car parks under the electricity pylons had been cordoned off. Tenaga Nasional is building a power substation there. 2. Cabbies at war – In London England, the battle […]
“Much better than the rest.” That is how members of TRANSIT describe RapidPenang, the Government-Linked company operating bus services in the State of Penang. This is high praise. By all accounts, RapidPenang is a success story, even if one is only comparing RapidPenang to the extremely poor services that existed in Penang in recent decades. […]
TRANSIT was invited to visit the Scania plant in Shah Alam to take a look at one of the two prototype buses of Rapid Penang’s new fleet. For some background information, Prasarana and RapidPenang have ordered 200 of these fully accessible buses, which are based on a Scania K-Series chassis which has a longitudinal engine […]
In the last post, we talked about accessible buses – sure they may have ramps but are they universally accessible? Because of the Americans With Disabilities Act, all public transport systems in the United States have to have both auditory and visual information. In Canada, the CNIB has introduced a “Bus Hailing Kit” which can […]
TRANSIT took note of this article which describes the prototypes of Rapid Penang’s accessible bus fleet. 200 of these buses, (most of which are Scania K-Series models – similar to buses operated by SBS Transit in Singapore) are expected to arrive in the next few months. TRANSIT has spoken to Scania, the provider of the […]
TRANSIT notes that the KTM Komuter station Subang Jaya has been retrofitted with lifts and they are now operating. TRANSIT says: The operation of the lifts at Subang Jaya is also complemented with wheelchair accessible ramps and toilet. Unfortunately, the buses that access KTM Subang Jaya are not accessible. Neither are many sidewalks in Subang […]
From up in Penang – we learn that public transport is getting closer to accessibility. With better buses and hopefully, accessible bus stops, we can only hope that public transport use will increase in Penang in the years to come. With current use at only 8% there is a long way to go. Decision on […]
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