Tag: financing public transport

‘Solutions’ to public transport problems focusing on the bus industry, not public transport users

Post author By transitmy
Post date January 5, 2012
2 Comments on ‘Solutions’ to public transport problems focusing on the bus industry, not public transport users

By now everyone should be aware that a major crisis is taking place in the bus industry. The shut down of CityLiner bus services throughout was the major ‘tipping pint’ in a series of crises [TRANSIT: refer to our “No Bus for You” series of posts] that showed the precarious state of public transport and […]

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KTM Update: Another restructuring for KTMB promises to accomplish what earlier restructuring(s) did not

Post author By transitmy
Post date October 28, 2011
6 Comments on KTM Update: Another restructuring for KTMB promises to accomplish what earlier restructuring(s) did not

TRANSIT took note of this article which describes plans for another corporate restructuring at KTMB. It is sad that the Malayan Railway has still not managed to figure out whether it is supposed to be a government agency, corporate entity, or something in between. TRANSIT remembers earlier corporate restructurings that have happened for KTMB. Well, […]

Tags corporatization, Economic Planning Unit, financing public transport, freight, KTM Debate, KTM ETS, KTM Intercity, KTM Komuter (Klang Valley), KTM service disruption, KTMB, Malaysian Government, Ministry of Finance, PAD Act, Railways Act, service, SPAD / LPTC

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New KTM Komuter trains arrive in Port Klang (Update #2)

Post author By transitmy
Post date September 24, 2011
22 Comments on New KTM Komuter trains arrive in Port Klang (Update #2)

photos of the 6 Car Set trains on KTMB’s Facebook here http://on.fb.me/nZj99G ! Updated with an article from Railway Gazette! TRANSIT took note of this article, announcing that the first of the new 6-carriage Komuter trains has arrived in Malaysia. Click here for a larger view of the image above. This train is the first […]

Tags financing public transport, GTP, KTM Debate, KTM Komuter (Klang Valley), KTMB, Malaysian Government, new Komuter trains, NKRA, service, women-only coaches

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KTM Update: Improved facilities at Komuter stations will help deal with long waits.

Post author By transitmy
Post date September 20, 2011
8 Comments on KTM Update: Improved facilities at Komuter stations will help deal with long waits.

TRANSIT took note of this interesting article in which KTMB has announced plans to improve the facilities at KTM Komuter stations, to help commuters deal with the unacceptable wait times that are plaguing the system. Now, this is something that TRANSIT had been talking about for some time – and ironically, it took a few […]

Tags Enforcement, financing public transport, KTM Debate, KTM Komuter (Klang Valley), KTM service disruption, KTMB, Safety & Security, service

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KTMB Update: New Komuter trains to be called “MyKomuter”

Post author By transitmy
Post date September 20, 2011
8 Comments on KTMB Update: New Komuter trains to be called “MyKomuter”

TRANSIT took note that KTMB has set up a display at KL Sentral station showcasing the design of the new KTM Komuter train sets, the first of which will arrive on September 25 of this year. The new trains will be branded as “MyKomuter” which is … ok, we won’t comment. Let’s just say that […]

Tags financing public transport, KTM Debate, KTM Komuter (Klang Valley), KTM service disruption, KTMB, ladies-only services, new Komuter trains, service, SPAD / LPTC

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MRT Update: MyRapidTransit launching & public viewing on 8 July 2011 at KL Convention Centre (Update#1)

Post author By transitmy
Post date July 7, 2011
6 Comments on MRT Update: MyRapidTransit launching & public viewing on 8 July 2011 at KL Convention Centre (Update#1)

TRANSIT took note of the fact that the Klang Valley MRT (now referred to as MyRapidTransit) was launched by the Prime Minister at KL Convention Centre on 8 July 2011. The launching, which took place in the morning and included a ground-breaking ceremony at the Rubber Research Institute and Jalan Cochrane sites, as well as the […]

Tags 4-Stakeholders Model, construction, Feedback, feeder buses, financing public transport, forums on public transit, Local Government, Local Public Transport, MRT Open Day, MRT Update, PAD Act, Planning, Prasarana, public consultation, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, SPAD / LPTC, statements on public transit, Urban planning

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Putrajaya overrules Prasarana for a third time. (Update #2)

Post author By transitmy
Post date June 17, 2011
9 Comments on Putrajaya overrules Prasarana for a third time. (Update #2)

Update: At least one wakil rakyat has chosen to speak up so we decided to change the title of our post. Guess who it is? No point, as you already know that it is Tony Pua (since no other wakil rakyat really appear to follow these finance issues, let alone speak up)! Update: According to this […]

Tags construction, Economic Planning Unit, Economic Transformation Programme, Extension of LRT lines, financing public transport, Malaysian Government, Ministry of Finance, Planning, Prasarana, public consultation, Selangor Government, wakil rakyat

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MRT Update: Prasarana eases conditions for pre-qualification for MRT tender, promises stringent selection process

Post author By transitmy
Post date May 20, 2011
4 Comments on MRT Update: Prasarana eases conditions for pre-qualification for MRT tender, promises stringent selection process

TRANSIT took note of an announcement from Prasarana that they had eased some of the conditions for pre-qualification for tenders for the MRT project – after being accused of deliberately sidelining Bumiputera contractors. Prasarana at the time defended themselves, saying that the stringent conditions were meant to ensure that only “genuine, qualified and competent contractors” […]

Tags construction, ETP, financing public transport, Malaysian Government, MRT Update, Prasarana, Prasarana Shahril Mokhtar, public consultation, Sg. Buloh - Kajang MRT, tender, wakil rakyat

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PMBOA: No bus for you! (Update #2)

Post author By transitmy
Post date May 14, 2011
2 Comments on PMBOA: No bus for you! (Update #2)

Update: Sabak Barnam loses its bus link to Kuala Selangor! Update: Commuters and Consumer NGOs comment on the possible shutdown of bus services! TRANSIT took note of this interesting series of articles detailing how bus services in Peninsular Malaysia have declined (especially in rural and suburban areas) due to the rising cost of fuel, parts […]

Tags financing public transport, forums on public transit, Local Government, Local Public Transport, Malaysian Government, Pan-Malaysian Bus Operators Association (PMBOA), Planning, service, service disruption, SPAD / LPTC

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Updates #82

Updates #82 1. An Electric Trike In The Trunk Makes For The Ultimate Hybrid Eco-Car(Fastcompany.com, 22 April 2011) – The Geely McCar concept (electric or electric hybrid) includes a built-in electrically powered trike (3 wheel scooter) that fits into the space between the driver & passenger seats. [TRANSIT: Now this is an interesting concept – […]

Tags B.E.S.T., Brickfields, bus lanes, construction, Extension of LRT lines, financing public transport, KL Sentral, Kuantan, Pahang Government, Penang, Penang Bridge, Penang Ferry, Penang Government, Prasarana, Taxi, technology