TRANSIT took note of this very interesting article in the Star Metro section on 23 June 2009 that outlines some of the challenges faced by the major bus operators thanks to poor planning, weak government agencies, and total disrespect for the law. 23 June 2009 Law-abiding bus operators hard hit by underhanded monopoly Story and […]
Tag: Public Transport
TRANSIT took note of the sad news of a tragedy in Washington DC, where a collision between two trains on Washington DC’s red line took the lives of 6 people and injured 70 more. For more information, please see the google news portal’s collection of stories at this link. In addition, the Star newspaper is […]
TRANSIT also took note of this article in the news from up in Penang. Penang Port to hand over ferry ops to govt 5 June 2009 GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) is expected to hand over its loss-making ferry operations to the Federal Government. Penang Port Commission chairman Tan Cheng Liang said […]
This article below caught the attention of TRANSIT today – after we finished expressing our frustrations, we posted it here for you to see and comment on. National Automotive Policy ready by September video: http://thestaronline.tv/v/3483 KUALA LUMPUR: A review of the National Automotive Policy (NAP) to improve existing guidelines, policies and incentives will be concluded […]
TRANSIT took note of this article in the news yesterday and today and wondered, with disappointment, why we, the users are still not consulted…or maybe they gave us a “briefing” and called it a “consultation?” Higher taxi and bus rates to go before Cabinet KUALA KANGSAR: New bus and taxi fares will be presented to […]
Moaz from TRANSIT was invited to speak at NST’s CrossTalk along with Traffic Consultant Goh Bok Yen. The discussion was published in the New Straits Times on Saturday, 23 May 2009. The discussion can be found at this link: CrossTalk: In KL, the car is king As always, your feedback and observations are welcome.
TRANSIT took note of this article in community paper SJ Echo which quotes the Minister of Transport Ong Tee Keat saying clearly that LRT construction is not about to begin. ALL RUMOURS, SAYS MINISTER OF TRANSPORT by SJECHO DON’T believe all the rumours you have been hearing about the impending commencement of the LRT construction […]
TRANSIT caught this information in the newspaper yesterday, announcing plans for a Transport Council in the State of Penang which will help to look at transport issues within the state. Transport Council for Penang By MANJIT KAUR Monday March 9, 2009 GEORGE TOWN: A Penang Transport Council has been established to tackle the long standing […]
After yesterday’s incident on the LRT line, people are angry and they have every right to be … but it is time to turn anger into action! If you get stuck in a disruption, post your experience to TRANSITs website at http://transitmy.org or send an email to klangvalley.transit@gmail.com. TRANSIT has also created a Complaints & Feedback […]
A friend forwarded this to the attention of TRANSIT. STUDY ON “A STUDY ON AN INTERGRATED PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM FOR THE KLANG VALLEY” – To Obtain the Residence’s Feedback on Public Transport. Reference is made to the above matter. We, Perunding Trafik Klasik Sdn. Bhd. have been appointed by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad to conduct […]
Transit Malaysia 