New KL-East Coast double-track railway link planned
Fast and modern rail link from KL to the East Coast? On the cards. According to The Sun, such a project is in the pipeline - a double-track line will that will …
Land public transport fares not dictated by oil prices but by GST, higher insurance premiums, forex – SPAD
Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar has said that the fare rates of land public transport like buses or taxis are not dictated by world oil prices, …
Uber positive over talks with authorities, 100k drivers
Uber, while generally popular among urbanites as a reliable taxi alternative, has met with opposition from groups such as taxi drivers, who have been urging the authorities to clamp down on app-based …
KTM Komuter upgrades to mean longer off-peak wait
There will be a longer wait for KTM Komuter trains during off-peak hours, beginning from May. While the peak period schedule will remain the same, with 15-minute intervals between trains, the frequency …
Dabong station replaces Gua Musang as KTM terminal
KTM has announced that all KTM shuttle train services to the eastern region will start from the Tumpat station and end at the Dabong station. This came into effect from March 6. …
Taxi drivers not keen on proposed ‘mini taxi’ scheme
The plan to introduce a new small car-based taxi service isn't even in the pipeline yet, but it's already drawing an unfavourable view. This, from regular taxi drivers, who have begun voicing …
Gov’t looking into mini taxi service for cheaper rides
The government is looking into a plan to introduce a new small car-based taxi service in major cities around the country, Berita Harian reports. The proposal for the 'mini taxi' service is …
Penang public transport plan revealed – LRT, BRT, monorail and trams to connect island to mainland
Penang Transport Master Plan (PMTP) project delivery partner SRS Consortium has detailed the state's public transport plan in a meeting with the Penang Real Estate and Housing Association (REHDA), according to the …
Uber to accept cash payments in Malaysia soon?
Customers of the ride-sharing service, Uber, may soon be able to pay for rides with cash. Currently only accepting credit cards, the move to welcome cash transactions is expected to grow Uber’s …
KTM offering 30% discount for ETS on selected days
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) is offering 2,900 seats at a 30% discount for its Electric Train Service (ETS) on selected days this month, ending March 31. First come first served basis, not …
Official Ride (Oride) app will put taxi drivers on level-playing field with ride-sharing apps, to launch in May
A new app will be launched in May for those who wish to book a taxi. Official Ride, or Oride.taxi, is a private initiative by the Federation of Taxi Drivers Associations and …
Gov’t extends 30% monthly bus pass discount for commuters from Rawang, Klang and Seremban
Bus commuters using the services from Rawang, Klang and Seremban to head to Kuala Lumpur will be pleased to know that the government will be extending the 30% discount for monthly passes. …
MRT Sungai Buloh-Semantan first phase works complete by September, operational by end of the year
The first phase of the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) line between Sungai Buloh and Semantan is expected to be operational at the end of the year. "We are awaiting …
East Coast Line to get faster trains to Kelantan – KTMB
Meridian/Pioneer diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU), for illustration only Travel time to Kelantan may soon be reduced in two to three years' time if one is travelling via the East Coast Line, notes …
KLIA Ekspres, Transit frequency to increase fr March 1
The frequency of KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit services will be increased from March 1, according to operator Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) in a Bernama report. For the KLIA Ekspres, …
Uber launches new UberMOTO bike service in BKK
Uber has launched its first motorbike service in Thailand, expanding beyond the company’s traditional four-wheeled ride offerings. Dubbed UberMOTO, the service went live as a pilot programme in Bangkok recently. The new …
KTM to convert old diesel-powered trains into heritage holiday coaches – first trips start in April
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) is set to retire its ageing diesel-powered passenger trains this year. However, rather than scrapping the trains altogether, the old trains will be repurposed to serve as holiday …
Government mulls tram service in Putrajaya, Cyberjaya
Yarra Trams D2-Class Combino in Melbourne, Australia In a bid to enhance the public transport system in Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, the government plans to have a tram service in the said vicinities …
Public transport fare hikes did not discourage public usage – SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar
According to Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar, the recent hike in public transportation fares has done little to discourage the public from using these services. In …
Kinrara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex) route alignment may be used for public transportation line
There may not be a Kinrara-Damansara Expressway (Kidex), but the alignment route for the cancelled elevated highway project is set to be put to use - the draft of the Selangor Public …
