Seamless ticketing system for public transport by 2019
The full opening of the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang line has also opened up plenty of opportunities to go places without a car, and the fact that one can switch to and from …
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MBPJ takes action against bike-sharing service in PJ
The Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) has seized over 250 bicycles belonging to bike-sharing platform oBike, according to a report by The Star. The bikes were seized because they were causing obstruction. …
Govt mulls speeding up of MRT Line 3 project – report
The third and final piece (for now) of the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project, MRT Line 3 or the Circle Line, was originally planned for completion in 2027. However, the …
Quick Ride to lease Proton vehicles to Uber drivers – Saga at RM45 per day, Persona at RM55 per day
Those looking to become an Uber driver will soon have a new entry into the ride-hailing network. The Cartrade Group, together with Koperasi Pelaburan Amanah Berhad (KAPB), has entered into a partnership …
Uber suspended, faces a hefty fine in the Philippines
Over in the Philippines, Uber will have to pay a penalty of 190 million pesos (RM15.8 million) to lift a one-month suspension imposed by the country's Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board …
Uber announces all-round fare increase in Hong Kong
Uber users in Hong Kong are now forking out more per journey, the ride-sharing provider having upped fares earlier this week. The company attributed the price hikes to "an evaluation of the …
MRT has served 7.4 million passengers since Dec 2016
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Kajang line has ferried around 7.4 million passengers since it began operating, Bernama reports. Phase one of 51 km-long stretch of urban rail began operations in …
MRT capable of reducing cost of living, says KPDNKK
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) transportation system isn't just friendlier for the environment, but it's also capable of reducing the cost of living for Klang Valley folk, according to domestic trade, cooperatives …
Ride-hailing regulations necessary to ensure safety
The government says that the same regulations imposed on conventional taxi drivers and ride-hailing service providers are meant to ensure the safety of passengers as well as consistency, Bernama reports. According to …
MRT will help lower CO2 emissions by 34,400 tonnes
The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is expected to reduce up to 34,400 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions yearly, in a report by The Sun Daily. The service first started limited operations in …
Taxi drivers urged to make use of ride-hailing apps
To ensure taxi drivers do not lose out and improve their quality of service, the government will continue to encourage them to make use of ride-hailing apps. This was relayed by Datuk …
Toyota partners Thai uni for EV sharing in Bangkok
Toyota has announced that its manufacturing and distribution subsidiary in Thailand will be partnering with Chulalongkorn University to implement Ha:mo, a vehicle sharing scheme which uses ultra-compact electric vehicles (EVs) within the …
SPAD issues its requirements for ride-hailing services
With ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar set to be legalised once amendments to the law are implemented by October this year, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has issued a …
Government mulling making ride-sharing drivers’ details available to users via a ‘meter-on’ application
The Land Public Transport (Amendment) Act 2017, which will regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar, is expected to be gazetted in October, according to Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) CEO …
Mobile number set up for RapidKL commuter feedback
A mobile number has been set up by RapidKL for commuters who use the LRT, MRT and monorail services in order to curb instances of vandalism and other wrongdoing, according to a …
Legalisation of ride-hailing services a milestone: Liow
Last Thursday, amendments to the Land Public Transport Act 2010 and the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar were tabled and passed by …
Grab introduces new initiatives to improve safety
Ride-hailing service provider Grab has announced a number of new safety measures for both its passengers and drivers. The new initiatives are led by the introduction of an emergency button for improved …
Amendments to regulate Uber and GrabCar passed in Parliament, paving the way for legalised ride-sharing
The amendments to the Land Public Transport Act 2010 and the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar have been tabled and passed by …
MRT Corp, Rapid Rail to find ways to reduce vandalism
The recent acts of vandalism on facilities of the newly-launched Phase 2 of the Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT line has spurred action from the Mass Rapid Transit Corporation (MRT Corp) – the company …
Same TnG card must be used throughout journey to enjoy flat parking rate at MRT Park and Ride facilities
Commuters who are planning to use the Park and Ride facilities at MRT stations must use the same Touch ‘n Go (TnG) card throughout their journey to enjoy the RM4.30 per entry …
