LRT stations to be given more facilities to attract riders
It appears Prasarana Malaysia has big plans for LRT stations in the Klang Valley, according to a report by The Star – the public transport operator is looking add more shops and …
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With fare hike, KTM services must improve, say users
KTM Komuter fares will go up from December 2 with a new fare structure in place. It will affect both Tanjung Malim-Sungai Gadut and Batu Caves-Port Klang lines. The first fare revision …
LRT and Monorail – Prasarana announces new distance-based fare structure, effective December 2
Prasarana has announced a new fare structure for its entire rail transport network that is comprised of the LRT Kelana Jaya Line, LRT Ampang Line, and the KL Monorail Line. The new …
KTM Komuter fares to be increased, effective Dec 2
According to a report by the New Straits Times, the KTM Komuter fare increase will be implemented soon - a new fare structure has just been announced with changes to come into …
Free rides from new LRT stations to Sri Petaling in Nov
Prasarana has announced that the Light Rail Transport (LRT) service on the Ampang Line’s four new stations to Sri Petaling will be free for the month of November, The Star reports. Prasarana …
KTM Komuter fares may increase to cover operating costs, decrease waiting times, pending approval
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) is mulling over increasing Komuter fares from 11 sen per km to 15 sen per km, sources told The Star in its report. Apparently, the increase is …
MesraCab taxi-hailing app introduced, takes on Uber
In order to combat the likes of Uber, GrabCar and the rest, a new taxi-hailing app has been introduced. Dubbed MesraCab, the mobile application is said to have been "developed wholly by …
Free bus service in PJ area getting thumbs up – MBPJ
Since it started in May 14 last year, the free bus service provided by the Petaling Jaya Municipal Council (MBPJ) is receiving positive response, The Malay Mail reports. In addition, a survey …
SPAD to regulate app-based taxi services, Uber operators without permits declared illegal – report
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is reportedly looking into the possibility of amending the current law(s) that would see app-based transport services such as Uber, GrabCar and the like regulated by …
SPAD to implement Centralised Taxi Service System, review taxi industry and existing licensing policies
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has issued a statement detailing the current issues faced by the local taxi industry, along with measures which it aims to implement in order to improve …
Budget 2016: MRT, LRT extension, BRT, HSR updates
The Budget 2016 is being presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak now, and the PM, who is also the Finance Minister, has briefly touched on public transport. Rail lines currently …
Sabah considering rapid transit system for K.Kinabalu
East Malaysia will have its first rapid transit system if this comes to fruition. The Star reports that the Sabah government will study a proposal to start a rapid transit system in …
KL-Singapore high-speed rail project expected to expand Malaysia’s GDP by RM100b, gov’t says
The upcoming KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) rail project is expected to contribute RM100 billion to Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with 70% from that amount originating from the project’s construction, operations and …
MRT Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya Line approved
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has provided the thumbs-up for the KL MRT Line 2, also known as the Sungai Buloh-Serdang-Putrajaya Line (SSP), railway scheme, according to a report by The …
Four new LRT stations to begin operations next Saturday; services Puchong and OUG residents
Prasarana has announced that by next Saturday, four new Light Rail Transport (LRT) stations are scheduled to begin operations. The new stations – Awan Besar, Kampung Muhibbah, Alam Sutera, and Bandar Kinrara …
Taxi drivers to protest against SPAD in KL on Nov 18
The drama goes on. Blatantly ignoring the Land Public Transport Commission’s (SPAD) advise, thousands of taxi drivers will stage a protest in Kuala Lumpur come November 18. The protest is expected to …
LRT3 route alignment – revision made in Klang
Prasarana has announced a revision of the route alignment of the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3), which connects Bandar Utama, Damansara and Johan Setia in Klang. The route, which was originally planned …
Over 500 north-bound buses to use TBS Bandar Tasik Selatan from Nov 1, no more Pudu Sentral – SPAD
Those who frequent Pudu Sentral (formerly known as Puduraya) for bus trips take note. Over 500 north-bound express buses using the city centre base will be moving to the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan …
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail project gets 150 RFIs
The proposed Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project has received an estimated total of 150 requests for information (RFI) from several consortia and companies, The Star reports. The market-sensing exercise has …
RapidKL kicks off fourth double-decker bus route, from Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam to Central Market
RapidKL has announced that it has introduced double-decker buses on the U64 route service, which runs from Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam to Central Market in Kuala Lumpur, Bernama reports. The …
