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Public Display for LRT Extensions (Update #11)

Update: Prasarana has proposed an alternative location for the integrated depot in Puchong – requiring a second 3-months public display. Click here for more information. Updated with new photos, images and articles! Important NOTE: Now that the Public Display is completed there will be a lot of work sorting out the information and reining in […]

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Comment: Stuck with dirty diesel (The Star)

TRANSIT has been following the introduction of new petrol and diesel standards to the market with great interest – because cleaner fuels mean cleaner buses, lower emissions, more efficiency (and lower costs) and they are better for the environment! Stuck with dirty diesel (The Star) Friday September 11, 2009 WHY NOT? BY WONG SAI WAN […]

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Damansara Damai to get new bus terminal

TRANSIT takes note of a proposal from a developer to build an “intercity” bus terminal in Damansara Damai, Petaling Jaya (near Sg. Buloh & Bandar Sri Damansara) Damansara Damai to get new intercity bus terminal soon (The Star) Friday September 11, 2009 By FAZLEENA AZIZ A NEW intercity bus terminal called Wan’s Terminal will be […]

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Updates #23

Updates #23 1. Letter: Working towards a city without barriers (NST) – feedback on spending on accessible pavements in Petaling Jaya – with commentary from DBPJ Roslan. 2. Article: Tickets selling like hot cakes (NST) – update on balik kampung tickets (KTM and express bus) – not many are left. 3. Article: RapidKL sets up task […]

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Information Mass Transit (LRT/MRT/METRO) Planning

Route of Seri Petaling extension?

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Since the public display has begun, we would like you to refer to our Public Display for LRT Extensions / Updates page for more accurate information about the route & stations of the Seri Petaling extension. TRANSIT has received a request for a map of the Seri Petaling extension through Kinrara, Puchong & […]

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RapidKL’s change to zonal fares

As expected, there were a large number of articles and comments in the media about the changeover from the daily pass to the zonal system. Long queue for monthly travel pass (The Star) – describes some of the long queues for boarding buses on the first day of the changeover caused by a slower ticket […]

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Hygiene & Cleanliness – the straps

With the presence of H1N1 and renewed efforts by the Ministry of Health to remind people to keep themselves clean and prevent disease, TRANSIT took a survey of the RapidKL LRT system. We really have to ask, what is that black stuff stuck in the grooves of the hand straps of the Kelana Jaya line […]

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New LRT & Monorail codes

In the 5 years that Prasarana has owned the assets of the two LRT operators (STAR and PUTRA) and two bus operators (INTRAKOTA and Cityliner), not much has changed. Sure, the operations have been merged under one company, RapidKL, and the buses have been integrated into a single system. But there has been little change […]

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LRT & Monorail integration

The lack of integration between the STAR and PUTRA LRT lines and between the LRT lines and the monorail is a significant issue in the Klang Valley’s public transport system. Prasarana took over the STAR and PUTRA lines in 2003 and since that time, there is no full integration between the fare systems.  Only holders of the LRT Monthly […]

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The worst bus route in KL?

TRANSIT took note of this article/complaint in the Malay Mail that identifies RapidKL bus route U65 (KL-Taman Megah Shah Alam-Putra Heights) as the worst bus route in KL. U65 the worst bus route in KL Reena Raj Friday, August 21st, 2009 05:35:00 ALICIA is frustrated by the very unreliable RapidKL U65 bus service. She and […]