SPAD considering card system for Uber, Grab drivers
Uber and Grab drivers might soon have to register with the government in a 'driver card' system that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is considering, said its chairman Tan Sri Syed …
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Teksi 1Malaysia revamp won’t help cabbies, firm says
Earlier in the week, it was reported that the Land Public Transport Commission's (SPAD) proposal to help transform the taxi service and address the implementation of e-hailing services will be decided by …
Cab fares to be revised in taxi overhaul programme
Taxi fares are set to be revised soon, the move being one of the measures to streamline cab operations in the country, The Sun reports. The action is aimed at helping taxi …
Teksi 1Malaysia revamp on the cards – individual taxi permits to be liberalised as part of transformation plan
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is proposing a total of 11 initiatives to help transform the taxi service and address the implementation of e-hailing services. These will be decided by the …
KL-Singapore HSR – Malaysia and Singapore to ensure tender process will be carried out fairly, transparently
At yesterday's signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Malaysia and Singapore to facilitate the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, both countries said they will ensure that the tender awarding process …
KL-Singapore HSR MoU signed – operational by 2026
Malaysia and Singapore today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, with a legally-binding bilateral agreement set to follow by the end of this year, …
Government to call for HSR tender within a year – Liow
The Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High-Speed Rail (HSR) project is set to gain some steam, as the government is expected to call for tenders within a year, according to The Star. Transport minister Datuk …
SPAD backs mandatory use of speed limiters on buses
Transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai's call to have all express and intercity buses equipped with a speed limiter with immediate effect has received the backing of the Land Public Transport …
LRT Sri Petaling Line service – direct travel between Putra Heights to Sentul Timur stations now possible
LRT users can now enjoy direct journeys between the Sentul Timur (SP1) and Putra Heights (SP31) stations, both of which are part of the LRT Sri Petaling Line. According to Prasarana in …
Use of speed limiters on buses to be enforced – Liow
All express and intercity buses will have to be equipped with a speed limiter with immediate effect. Announcing the mandatory move, transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the ruling was …
Road closure in TTDI, Cheras to facilitate MRT works
Project delivery partner for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) project, MMC-Gamuda, has announced that there will be a continuation of a bound closure in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) from …
Place SPAD back under transport ministry, group says
The proposal to abolish the public service vehicle (PSV) licence for taxi service and e-hailing providers isn't just drawing flak from the taxi industry and driving institutes. The Malaysian Public Transport Users …
Patent-free electric bus charger is 4x faster than Tesla’s Supercharger – 10-minute charge gets 48 km
Historically, range anxiety and long charging times have been among the consumer reservations when it came to the adopting of electric vehicles on a regular basis. However, the switch the EVs becomes …
China steps up efforts for KL-Singapore HSR project
China is stepping up its efforts to ensure that it secures the tender for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project. In a report by The Star, China’s national rail operator, the …
SPAD to abolish Public Service Vehicle (PSV) license?
The Public Service Vehicle (PSV) license may become history for cabbies early next year, The Sun reports. This means that anyone who wants to drive a conventional taxi or Uber/Grab car may …
Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya MRT2 ready by 2022
Those living and working along the Sungai Buloh-Kajang MRT line would have noticed the progress made, with operations scheduled to start in December for Phase 1, from Sg Buloh to Semantan. Phase …
LRT Ampang Line service to be temporarily closed
Click to enlarge RapidKL has announced that the LRT Ampang Line will experience a temporary closure on July 7, 8 and 16, from 6am until 12am. This is to facilitate upgrading works …
SPAD gathering feedback from govt for new taxi laws
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is urging patience from all parties concerned as it is in the midst of obtaining feedback from various ministries and agencies in its efforts to transform …
Gov’t committed to improving public transport – Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak has stated that the Government remains committed to improving public transport and connectivity for the public. According to the premier, this will not only alleviate …
Raya ‘balik kampung’ bus tickets still available at TBS
Surprisingly, bus tickets for the 'balik kampung' journey out of Klang Valley for Hari Raya Aidilfitri are still available, with the celebration just a week away. According to Bernama, tickets for July …
