Transit Malaysia1. Updated our FAQ page with a response to a question about the new code system used by RapidKL. 2. Updated our posting about the new 4-Carriage LRT trains for the Kelana Jaya line with links to the Bombardier website (at the end of the posting) in response to a request for additional background information. […]
This article caught the attention of TRANSIT as it discussed the recent forum on Sustainable Transport held by the Institute of Engineers Malaysia Challenges of public transport Sunday July 12, 2009 By BEH YUEN HUI and SYLVIA LOOI PETALING JAYA: The Transport Ministry is taking measures to have 40% of the people use public transportation […]
1. JOHN TEO: Our taxis the bane of travelers to KL (NST) – This editorial by John Teo comments on the state of Taxi service in KL and the problems that a poor taxi service is creating for residents and tourists alike. 2. Cyclist thrown off bike as tyre gets stuck between grating on drain […]
TRANSIT took note of these articles in media which are raising more awareness about public transport issues in Perak. In the NST today it is reported that Nga Kor Ming, a former State Exco in Perak is urging current MB Zambry Abdul Kadir to improve public transport by continuing with the RM 38 million Ipoh […]
1. Public upset over closure of parking space – LRT users who normally park at Taman Jaya LRT station were surprised to see that some of the car parks under the electricity pylons had been cordoned off. Tenaga Nasional is building a power substation there. 2. Cabbies at war – In London England, the battle […]
TRANSIT takes note of this article in the Metro Star today in which Malacca Chief Minister Ali Rustam announces new initiatives to improve public transport service. Saturday June 27, 2009 Bus companies may claim mileage subsidy By MARTIN CARVALHO MALACCA: The state government is mulling over several proposals to improve the public transportation system which […]
TRANSIT took note of this article today, which is really two articles in one. In the article, Water taxis an alternative for Penangites, Minister of Transport Ong Tee Keat speaks up in favour of a proposal for water taxis in Penang – apparently mooted by the Penang Port Commission. The funny thing is that many […]
Our recent posting about Ipoh public transport has garnered some attention. In addition, Victor Chew’s original letter (also posted in the original posting) has already received a reply. TRANSIT Says: TRANSIT believes that the issues in Ipoh are a reflection of the governance issues that are behind public transport in this country. We note that […]
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 […]
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