Six roads to be closed on Dec 8, bus routes changed
There will be an anti-ICERD rally in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (December 8) and six main roads around Dataran Merdeka will be closed to traffic. This was announced by KL police chief Datuk …
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Private school transport must be registered next year
Starting next year, private vans that ferry kids to school will have to register with the authorities as part of a standardisation and amnesty process, The Star reports. Transport minister Anthony Loke …
My50 and My100 unlimited travel passes for public transport launched, on sale to all Malaysians Jan 1
Commuters on land public transport can now use an unlimited travel pass from January 1 next year. Known as the My50 and My100, each pass is valid for 30 days from the …
E-hailers who refuse PSV licence will be ‘hauled up’
Any e-hailing driver who refuses to apply for the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence by July 12 next year will be hauled up, warns transport minister Anthony Loke. According to a report …
Govt considers raising express bus fares by up to 30%
Low wages gets bad drivers, but higher fares might bring in better drivers. This is the idea behind the government considering a 10% to 30% increase in express bus fares, reported by …
Grab, e-hailing drivers required to undergo PSV course, get license next year – deadline July 2019
The time has come for all Grab and e-hailing drivers to undergo the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) course and get the PSV license, as required for taxi drivers. The period to comply …
Sunway BRT fares reduced by 20% from December 1
The transport ministry has announced that the fare for the Sunway Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service will be reduced by 20% starting from December 1, Bernama reports. Transport minister Anthony Loke said …
Taxi drivers demand a meeting with transport minister to address issues, or they’ll protest on November 8
Taxi drivers aren't giving up the fight, as you'd expect. They've now demanded to meet with transport minister Anthony Loke soon, failing which they will hold a protest to demand a meeting …
Unlimited monthly rail, bus passes for Malaysians only
The soon to be introduced monthly unlimited Rapid bus and rail pass will be only for Malaysians, transport minister Anthony Loke said, reported by The Star. Announced last week in Budget 2019, …
GoKL free bus network expansion to cover PPR areas
Last week, during the tabling of Budget 2019, finance minister Lim Guan Eng announced that the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has allocated RM20 million for the expansion of the free GoKL …
Monthly public transport pass to benefit million users
Nearly one million commuters stand to benefit from an unlimited monthly pass for RapidKL rail and bus services, set to be introduced early next year, said public transport operator Prasarana. According to …
Budget 2019 – all auto/transport-related points
Malaysian Budget 2019 (Bajet 2019) will be tabled by finance minister Lim Guan Eng at 4.00 pm today. We will be posting live updates on any automotive- and transport-related announcements from his …
Touch n Go eWallet app powers QR code payment in taxis – 10,000 cabs to go cashless this year
Imagine taking a taxi ride without any cash and not getting into big time trouble with the man behind the wheel? That's no fantasy, because Malaysian cabs are going cashless now, and …
Govt won’t give in to taxi groups, and ban Grab – Loke
Taxi groups have lately raised the pressure on the government with the same old demand - stop ride hailing, stop Grab. To no one's surprise, that's not going to happen. Not under …
Proposed taxi driver protest on October 24 postponed
The proposed taxi driver protest, which was originally scheduled to take place at Padang Merbok on October 24, has been postponed. According to a report by The Star, the postponement will be …
Reflect and improve your service, taxi drivers told
The government and relevant enforcement agencies have been urged to suspend the permits/licenses of taxi drivers who participate in illegal gatherings, which were held to allegedly demand justice over the disruption caused …
E-hailing drivers will be subjected to same laws and regulations as taxi drivers – deputy transport minister
Instead of imposing an outright ban on e-hailing services, the government will create a level playing field for e-hailing drivers and taxi drivers by subjecting both parties to the same laws and …
Grab must use government-approved vehicles: PM
Grab will soon be required to use vehicles that are approved by the Malaysian government to conduct its ride-sharing operations, and the vehicles will be subject to insurance and tax requirements similar …
Penang to consider Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit
The Penang state government has revealed that it will look into Penang Forum’s suggestion to build the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) system as an alternative to a light rail transit (LRT). …
Singapore competition watchdog slaps Grab, Uber with RM39 mil fine – merger “reduced competition”
Singapore’s anti-trust watchdog, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has slapped ride-hailing firms Grab and Uber with a combined fine of US$9.5 million (RM39.3 million) over their merger deal, and …
