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 …
Transport Ministry reviewing possible regulations with SPAD for ride-sharing services like Uber and GrabCar
The Malaysian Transport Ministry is reviewing possible regulations for ride-sharing services like Uber and GrabCar, according to a Berita Harian report. Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, Deputy Transport Minister, stated that these services …
KLIA Express fare hike good news for taxi services
Not everyone is complaining about the upcoming fare increase in Express Rail Link (ERL) services to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and KLIA 2, where a one-way ticket between KL Sentral to …
Penang could get light rail transit that crosses the sea
Those who commute to Penang island from the mainland may soon have a more convenient mode of transportation. According to The Star, there are plans to set up a light rail transit …
More buses to fill shortage in bus network revamp
It hasn't been smooth sailing for the newly-implemented Bus Network Revamp (BNR). Some routes on the stage bus network revamp, which began on December 1, have been facing a shortage of buses, …
Uber in contact with gov’t to improve urban mobility
In an effort to improve urban mobility, Uber Malaysia is continuously in discussions with various government agencies, including the Land Public Transport Department (SPAD). According to the ride-sharing service provider’s general manager, …