MRT phase 1 route to be served by 112 feeder buses
All 12 stations along the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) phase 1 route from Semantan to Sg Buloh will have 112 feeder buses operating along them from Dec 16, according to a Bernama …
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Direct travel from Ampang to Sentul Timur LRT station, without Chan Sow Lin switch, from December 1, 2016
It’s good news for commuters travelling on the LRT Ampang Line as Rapid KL has announced that beginning this Thursday (December 1, 2016), they can travel directly from the Ampang station to …
Up to 60,000 registered as Uber and GrabCar drivers
The rise of ride-hailing in the country has seen a swell of people becoming service providers. The government estimates that around 50,000 to 60,000 people are believed to have registered with e-hailing …
MRT fare structure announced – rates begin from RM1
Rapid Rail, which will be operating the MRT Sungai Buloh–Kajang (MRT SBK) line under the Rapid KL service brand, has announced the full MRT fare structure. The fare starts at a nominal …
Japan to step up intent for KL-Singapore HSR project
Japan has continued to signal its interest in the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) link, with the project set to be one of the main discussion points during prime minister Datuk Seri Najib …
No compensation for LRT, Monorail delays if journey is continued, refunds in form of one-way trip coupon
RapidKL concessionaire Prasarana has clarified remarks made by minister in the prime minister's department Datuk Nancy Shukri regarding refunds being made for delays in its LRT and Monorail service. Contrary to what …
East Coast Rail Link to be financed by China – report
The 620 km East Coast Rail Link will be built and financed by China, Treasury secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah has confirmed. The engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPC) …
LRT, Monorail riders entitled to refunds if train is late
Here's something we didn't know. Apparently, LRT and Monorail riders have the have the right to claim for refunds if their trains are at least 15 minutes late. This was revealed by …
RM1.4b upgrade to increase KTM Komuter frequency
The government has allocated some RM1.4 billion for upgrades to the KTM Komuter service, which will increase frequency during peak periods, Bernama reports. This was revealed by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow …
Sunway Putra Mall – Uber and Grab drivers allowed to pick up passengers from mall; no exclusive “contract”
Sunway Putra Mall has dismissed a local taxi operator’s claim that it has the right to block Uber and Grab drivers from picking up passengers due to an exclusive “contract” between them. …
Singapore to launch first test trial of driverless buses
Singapore’s push towards autonomous mobility will soon include a pair of driverless buses, which will be part of a test trial operating between the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and CleanTech Park, and …
Proton Iriz not suitable for Uber duty, says taxi firm
The government's idea of encouraging aspiring ride-sharing drivers with a RM4,000 rebate to purchase a Proton Iriz is being questioned by a taxi firm, the Malay Mail Online reports. According to Big …
Uber Malaysia happy with Budget 2017’s endorsement; partnership with Proton a world-first – statement
Uber has issued a statement regarding the unique endorsement given to it at today's Malaysian Budget 2017 announcement. Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that the government is encouraging the …
Budget 2017: RM55 bil to build East Coast Rail line, RM100 mil to repair Gua Musang-Tumpat train tracks
Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced at today's Budget 2017 speech the allocation of RM55 billion for the development of the East Coast Rail Line project, which is a 600 …
Malaysia Budget 2017 live updates (auto/transport)
Malaysian Budget 2017 (Bajet 2017) will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at 4pm today. We will be posting live updates on any automotive- and transport-related announcements from …
ERL to get new train sets, boosting capacity by 50%
Good news for those who commute to the airports via Express Rail Link (ERL). Six new train sets will start operating on the KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit services in March 2017, …
Taxi operator blocks Uber, Grab drivers from picking up passengers at four more locations – report
Drivers of ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab are now barred by a taxi operator from picking up passengers at four more locations - Publika, Ritz Carlton Hotel, Sunway Putra Mall and …
PM: Taxi services need upgrading; business model too
Much has been said about taxi services in Malaysia, after ride hailing tech companies such as Uber and Grab gave us an much-needed alternative to cabs. Taxi drivers have put up a …
Future public transport projects should focus on commuters’ needs and demographic changes – Najib
Public transport operators have been asked to have a more commuter-focused view and take into account demographic changes when setting out future transport projects, The Sun reports. The call was made by …
SPAD studying possibility of a tram service for KL
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is looking into the possibility of introducing a tram service in Kuala Lumpur. A feasability study is being conducted by the commission and is expected to …
