TRANSIT took note of this article from Utusan Malaysia, in which residents in the low cost housing area in Jalan Peel complain that RapidKL stopped serving their area (with Bus 111) 2 years ago due to the ‘lack of ridership’, when 90% of the 3,000 residents depend on buses (taxis are more expensive option that […]
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TRANSIT took note of this article in the Malay Mail today in which the company Hijrah Dedikasi Sdn Bhd defends itself against allegations that it was ignoring a CVLB Directive. Now, the CVLB is a relatively weak agency (as compared to other government agencies) with only 57 enforcement staff. Clearly the goal of the CVLB […]
We came across this interesting set of article from the Malay Mail as they follow up on their investigation of the poorly-organized taxi coupon system that is allowing companies to take customers for a ride (literally and figuratively). Read the following articles: 1. Use meter: RM6 Use coupon: RM18 COUPON taxi operators are making a […]
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 […]
In a surpising about-turn, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Abdul Aziz has stated that the Integrated Transport Terminal at Bandar Tasik Selatan will be used for southbound buses only. This contrasts with his earlier statements made a little more than 2 weeks ago, in which he stated that Bandar Tasik Selatan would be […]
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nazri Abdul Aziz visited the Bangkok Bank, Jalan Silang, and Klang bus stands yesterday morning. He also hosted a dialogue with taxi operators video: http://thestaronline.tv/v/3520 Articles: Taxi and bus fares up soon Revamp in store for taxi operators Making sure buses do not hog streets During the Walkabout 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 […]
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 […]
TRANSIT took note of this article today, Cabbies want RM4 base fare KUALA LUMPUR: Luxury cab owners want a RM2 cut in starting fares while budget taxis are demanding their starting fares be increased by a similar amount. Federal Territory and Selangor Taxi Operators Association president Datuk Aslah Abdullah said Malaysians were becoming thrifty in […]
This article, Steps to improve KL transport service, appeared in the Star newspaper today. It discusses in detail the plans that the government has for changes to public transport in the Klang Valley. Key features include: Expansion of Bandar Tasik Selatan to serve as a single, intermodal hub for express buses (as well as connecting […]
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