TRANSIT has learned that property develop Sunrise Bhd. has started offering a free community shuttle bus service for residents of Sunrise Properties in Mont Kiara. You can see information at the links below: Sunrise ‘buses’ in community spirit (The Edge) Fun ride for Mont Kiara residents (The Star) FREE COMMUNITY BUS SERVICE For Sunrise Mont’Kiara Residents (Sunrise […]
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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:Â RapidKL sets up task […]
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 […]
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 […]
TRANSIT took note of this interesting news, of a temporary bus depot to replace PuduRaya while construction works take place. The details: Located at Section 56 Jalan Hang Tuah; Junction of Jalan Galloway and Jalan Pudu; To be built in 2 phases, Ready by January 2010; Cost approximately RM6.2 million; 1.9ha, capacity of 135 buses […]
TRANSIT is updating information on KTMB services in line with the upcoming Raya / Balik Kampung as well as updates on the website for Komuter services with information about shuttle trains and feeder buses. KTMB Financial Restructuring KTMB seeks to get back on track 25 August 2009 KUALA LUMPUR: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) will consult […]
TRANSIT has already profiled plans for the Shah Alam Terminal Complex. Architecture firm Kumpulan Seni Reka, has started posting renderings of their design for the Shah Alam Terminal Complex in Section U1 Shah Alam. The images below suggest a likely site for the Terminal Complex – next to both the North-South Central Link and the Federal Highway, within […]
TRANSIT received a copy of this statement from RapidPenang CEO Azhar Ahmad in response to our earlier letter about the Penang Public Transport Council and RapidPenang’s recent fare increase. PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Penang bus service has no competition to speak of 2009/08/19 AZHAR AHMAD, Chief executive officer, Rapid Penang Sdn Bhd WE are grateful for the […]
Moaz from TRANSIT wrote this letter about hygiene awareness and cleanliness on public transport. What are public transport operators doing? THE rapid spread of the A (H1N1) flu in Malaysia has caught everyone’s attention. The virus is not airborne but is spread by droplets and can be picked up by touching contaminated surfaces. The Health […]
Updates 1. Nap at surau proves costly (NST) – A young undergraduate loses his laptop after taking a nap in the surau at a bus station in Kuantan. [TRANSIT: Whoever would steal from a person, especially in a Surau, especially at a public transport station – deserves serious punishment. But we must also remind people to […]
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