Transit MalaysiaTRANSIT took note of two interesting apps (applications) for the iPhone. KL Trains Guide KL Taxi Guide App Both of these apps are available at the Apple Applications Store (App Store) as well as the weblinks above. TRANSIT Says: Since Digi has already entered into competition with Maxis over the iPhone and iPod Touch markets, […]
Updated with even more reasons to sue! The members of TRANSIT were shocked & disappointed when we noted this article about the launching of a “Rapid Kuching” intercity bus service in Sarawak yesterday. While we are happy to see any improvements in public transport, and we are pleased that the Sarawak government is getting involved […]
Updated with FAQ about the 4-carriage trains (Courtesy of RapidKL’s website)! TRANSIT was present on 31 March 2010 when Prime Minister Najib Razak officially launched the 1Malaysia 4-carriage LRT train at Subang Depot at approximately 4:00 pm. [TRANSIT: Scroll down for a nice .pdf portfolio show of the trains] The Prime Minister boarded a 4-carriage […]
TRANSIT dedicates this post to stories from up north, namely Penang and the Northern Corridor Economic Region (comprising Penang, Perlis, Kedah and Northern Perak). Information For more information about RapidPenang bus routes, please visit the informative website http://www.rapidpg.com.my, the RapidPenang facebook page or Twitter Feed. TRANSIT Says: We find that RapidPenang has really become a […]
Updates #42 1. Letter: Pickpockets on the prowl (The Star) – Hanif Hussein writes a letter reminding users of public transport (and public space in general) to be aware of their surroundings. 2. Article: Cheaper ride to Ferringhi (NST) – RapidPenang Route 102 (Penang Airport – Teluk Bahang) was launched on 15 March 2010. You […]
Updates #39 1. Article: Ang pow for Rapid riders (NST) – RapidPenang will give out Ang Pow to their riders in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. 2. Article: Half fare for the elderly on Rapid Penang buses (The Star) – RapidPenang is phasing out their concession card for elderly passengers. Passengers will […]
TRANSIT wonders what you think of the image of a Bus-Rapid Transit vehicle. Does it look like the kind of bus that we are familiar with? A high-floor bus rapid transit vehicle from Mexico City One of the things that we try to do here is change perceptions about public transport – encouraging governments, the […]
Updates #37 1. Article: Sabah Railways also told to hurry up (Daily Express) – The Sabah Railways Department and contractors of the over RM300 million railway upgrading project from Tanjung Aru to Tenom have been urged to expedite its completion. For more information about Sabah State Railways, please see our recent post. 2. Article: Sleeping […]
TRANSIT takes note of this article on RapidPenang bus service, which we think is a great way to end this interesting week. Five-minute target for Rapid Penang, says Ong (The Star) By MANJIT KAUR GEORGE TOWN: Rapid Penang hopes to shorten the waiting time for commuters to five minutes by having 350 buses within the […]
TRANSIT took note of a recent article in the Star newspaper that discusses the effect of investments that investment in public transport infrastructure will have on public transport use. Building confidence in public transport (the Star) 28 November 2009 By SHARIDAN M.ALI FOR most of Klang Valley residents, the choice between driving in traffic jams […]
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