“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. […]
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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 […]
TRANSIT takes note of this small news update in Subang Jaya Community Newspaper SJEcho. LRT – State needs more details by SJEcho 22 June 2009 THE Selangor State Government wants Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad , the concessionaire for the LRT to provide more details. Selangor State Exco Ronnie Liu who is the Local Government, Research […]
This letter by Moaz from TRANSIT was published in the NST on Monday, 8 June 2009. Please note that the letter is edited. A full copy of the letter will be posted soon along with more detailed info and analysis of RapidKL’s original route system. 2009/06/08 PUBLIC TRANSPORT: CVLB should look to RapidKL for the […]
Updates 1. TRANSIT’s commentary, Do we Praise RapidKL or do we bury them, was featured in the Malay Mail and New Straits Times Malay Mail – Do we praise Rapid or do we bury it? New Straits Times – PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Best to review every aspect of the system 2. An interesting letter, KTM Komuter […]
This letter, Make it easy for travellers going to Terminal 3, please discusses the revival of the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah (SSAAS or Subang) Airport and the problems with accessing the airport. Public transport access to the airport is relatively good (with RapidKL and Metrobus routes) but not during peak hours. This is because […]
TRANSIT took note of the following update from RapidKL via the NST. RapidKL changes E1 bus route 2009/05/28 PETALING JAYA: There will be some changes on the E1 bus route of RapidKL (Putrajaya Sentral — Pasar Seni via North-South Highway) starting June 8. Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd communication general manager, Ebi Azly Abdullah, […]
TRANSIT sent the following letter to the Malaysian media yesterday afternoon regarding the recent announcement from Minister in the Prime Minister’s Dept. Nazri Abdul Aziz about a “review” of the role of RapidKL. The letter touches on the reality within the public transport industry and urges the ministers to wake up to the reality of […]
Moaz from TRANSIT attended a press conference held by Putra Heights residents regarding the plan to extend the Kelana Jaya LRT line to Putra Heights. The residents are objecting to the possibility that the extension would run past a Tenaga Nasional powerline and past their houses within Putra Heights. In the image below, the path […]
Some interesting comments and articles in the news: [KLIA] Bus ticket counter to be moved THE bus ticketing counter at the KL International Airport will be moved to the top floor of Block C, on the same level where the limousine counter is located, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abd […]
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