Public transport aiming to get more cars off the road
Next year will see the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line - as well as two Light Rail Transit (LRT) line extensions - begin operations, and the new rail-based services should …
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LRT, KL Monorail, KTM Komuter and RapidKL operating hours to be extended on New Year’s Day
Rapid KL has announced that in conjunction with the 2016 New Year celebrations, operating hours for the Light Rail Transit System (LRT) and KL Monorail services will be extended to 12.30 am …
Taxi drivers sue SPAD over Uber and Grabcar issue
The taxi vs ride-sharing war continues, and now the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has been drawn directly into the melee. The Star reports that the commission is being sued by 102 …
Government should consider bus fare hike – KTB
To shelter bus companies from increasing operational costs, Konsortium Transnasional Berhad (KTB) is asking that the government increase bus fares, The Edge Markets reports. The consortium is expected to sink into a …
Uber not in competition with taxis, says comms head
Ride-sharing service Uber yesterday emphasised that it is not competing with taxi services, despite rising opposition from local taxi drivers. Uber India and South Asia communications head Karun Arya told Malay Mail …
School bus fares increase expected in January 2016
Parents may need to fork out more for school bus services as fares are expected to go up next month. According to Amali Munif Rahmat, president of the Federation of Malaysian School …
Taxi company calls for higher fares for Uber, Grabcar
A taxi service operator has proposed that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and government set a higher fare for ride-sharing and taxi booking (via mobile app) services. In reports by Bernama …
KL-Singapore HSR will not stop in Putrajaya – new train to get dedicated track, not shared with ERL
The upcoming Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project will not include a stop at Putrajaya, according to MyHSR Corp. This would mean that the next HSR stop after Kuala Lumpur would …
KLIA/KLIA2 passengers will subsidise ERL fare hikes
According a report by The Sun, the impending fare hike for the KLIA Express and KLIA Transit rail services will be subsidised by KLIA/KLIA2 passengers. Earlier in the month, Express Rail Link …
SPAD the scapegoat in Uber saga – Syed Hamid Albar
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is being made the scapegoat over issues relating to ride-sharing services like Uber and GrabCar, according to its chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar. He said …
Uber and GrabCar roles to go under SPAD microscope
Following news that the government was set to reveal new regulations for ride-sharing services, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has chimed in to say that the process is not as easy …
Free taxi rides for expectant mothers in KL from Jan 2
A free taxi ride initiative will be launched on January 2, but before you get too excited about the news, it's only for expectant mothers who want to deliver their babies at …
GrabCar Star Wars-themed vehicles giving free rides – The Force Awakens tickets, merchandise up for grabs
Unless you were hiding under a rock over the past few weeks, you'd know that the social media sphere is still wrapped up in excitement over Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Ride-sharing …
Thailand-Malaysia cross-border train service launched
Thailand has introduced a rail service from Hatyai to Padang Besar, which will connect with Malaysia's express train route. The new cross-border service was jointly launched yesterday at the Hatyai railway junction …
Uber is now officially legal in some parts of Australia
The New South Wales (NSW) government has officially declared ride-sharing service Uber legal in Australia’s most populous state, with the Western Australia (WA) government expected to follow suit come July 2016. Earlier …
Taxi associations against legalising Uber, GrabCar
The Transport Ministry recently revealed that it will be reviewing possible regulations for ride-sharing services like Uber and GrabCar, in an effort to legalise these services. However, the move has come under …
Taxi firm suing Uber, GrabCar for territory infringement
More on the Uber and Grabcar front, and this time it's about a taxi company wanting to take the two transportation network companies to court. Earlier in the week, The Malaysian Insider …
Johor Causeway traffic builds as 2015 holidays begin
Travelling into Singapore this holiday season? You may want to prepare ahead for heavy traffic heading in and out of The Lion City. The Johor Causeway has begun to back up with …
Gov’t to reveal new regulations for Uber, GrabCar soon
Following yesterday’s report that highlighted the government’s willingness to regulate and fully legalise the use of ride-sharing apps in the country, several new terms for the legality of services like Uber and …
Penang to mainland LRT will connect to other rail lines
Yesterday, it was reported that there are plans to set up a light rail transit (LRT) track to link Penang and the mainland. The suggested route will see LRT rails constructed near …