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New fare gates being tested at Taman Bahagia LRT Station

Moaz from TRANSIT was planning to meet his wife for dinner in SS2, Petaling Jaya, so he stopped at Taman Bahagia LRT station instead of Kelana Jaya. As he was exiting the fare-paid area, he noticed some new fare gates placed in the LRT station. He recorded a few photos on his camera phone and […]

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Complaints - RapidKL Feedback Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO)

Should we have parking at urban LRT stations?

We do not often see RapidKL commenting in the news media but occasionally they do respond to customer letters that are sent. This response discusses a complaint about the closure of open parking space at the Dang Wangi LRT station. Streets mail: LRT service is to reduce congestion The complainant also questioned why the parking […]

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Comments on the changes to RapidKL fares

The recent announcement by RapidKL of changes from the daily pass to the 1-way zone system of fares was not well-received by the public and many non-governmental organizations. As you can see from the article, Resounding no to impending price increase(The Star), commuters are clearly unhappy with the changes, which they see as a massive fare increase. For […]

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Aerobus/Aerorail Complaints - Bus Services Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Stage Bus

Updates #17

Updates #17 1. TRANSIT is going to Malacca this weekend with the intention of submitting comments about the proposed Malacca Aerorail. If you are a resident of Malacca or you just care about real investment in public transport, please submit your comments about the Aerorail. 2. Malacca Monorail (Skyscrapercity.com) – Aside from the Aerorail there […]

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Key Result Areas for Public Transport

Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak announced his “Key Result Areas” – areas that need to see significant improvement in a short time – today and public transport barely made the list. According to the report from the Star The Kelana Jaya LRT line is to get 35 new four-car train sets by 2012 as part […]

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TRANSIT For All Universal Design

Updates #16

Updates #16 1. Expanded our C.A.T. page with more information about expecations for TRANSIT, RapidKL/RapidPenang, Prasarana, KTMB, other operators, and the different governments. 2. Universal design pavement is for everyone’s benefit (Streets, NST) – Comments about accessible pavement in Petaling Jaya. 3. Letter: Uneasy riders in a budget taxi (NST) – a letter describing concerns […]

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Letter: Spell out the expectations

TRANSIT takes note of this very pointed and thoughtful letter in the New Straits Times on 20 July 2009. BUS/TAXI SERVICES: Spell out the expectations 2009/07/20 JOSEPH PAUL, Seremban AS Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz has said, public transport companies are expected to improve their level of service […]

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RapidKL bus crash 14 July 2009

The 1pm, 14 July 2009 crash of a RapidKL bus onto the motorcycle lane of the eastbound federal highway dominated the news today. TRANSIT comments on the issues that are behind this crash. Links to the articles are below: 28 hurt as bus dives onto bike lane (Star) Bus falls off highway ramp (Insider) Lucky […]

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Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) News & Events

1 hour disruption on Ampang line

TRANSIT took note of the disruption to service on the Ampang LRT line by a distraught woman threatening to jump from the overhead bridge. Love-lorn girl threatens to jump, holds up LRT ops KUALA LUMPUR: A girl who threatened to jump from a bridge near the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Pudu station here held up […]

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Information News & Events Planning Stage Bus

Updates #12

Updates 1. Rapid Development (The Star) – A new plan for a RapidPenang bus “sub-depot” at Weld Quay is announced. 2. E-ticketing system to curb touting activities (The Star) – an electronic ticketing system will be introduced at Puduraya to curb touting activities. [TRANSIT: Think of the self-service kiosks at airports or the Ticket Vending […]