Sunway BRT expected to begin operations by June 9
Malaysia's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Bandar Sunway is nearing completion and is expected to be operational by June 9. The service will be Malaysia's first proper electric bus service, …
Taxi fares set to increase by up to 40% – report
This week, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is set to announce a new taxi fare structure, which could see a hike in fares of up to 40%, The Malay Mail reports. …
Uber to employ one million female drivers by 2020
Mobile-app-based transport service provider Uber has recently announced its partnership with UN Women that will see the firm hire up to one million female drivers by the end of this decade. According …
First reported Uber harassment case in Malaysia?
You know how Uber keeps making the news in other countries because of the shenanigans of its drivers? Just go to Google News and search for Uber and you’ll see. There have …
App-based transport services affecting taxi drivers’ incomes – PERS1M submits memorandum to govt
The Malaysian Taxi Drivers' Transformation Association (PERS1M) has protested against mobile app-based transport services like Uber, GrabCar and Blacklane, claiming that Klang Valley taxi drivers' incomes have fallen by 50-70% due to …
Go Auto signs MoU with Aussie bus maker Bustech
Go Automobile Manufacturing (Go Auto) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bustech. The two companies will carry out feasibility studies - expected to be completed by end-May - with a …
Taxis not using meters tops complaint list – SPAD
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) said that it received the most complaints relating to taxi drivers refusing to use their meters, according to a report by The Star. The English-language daily …
SPAD seizes five private cars in Uber operation in JB
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has seized five private cars in an operation on ride-sharing app Uber conducted in Johor Bahru, Bernama reports. SPAD said in a statement that the cars …
Twenty of 50 Uber vehicles have no permits – SPAD
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has said that 20 of the 50 vehicles under eight companies using the ride-sharing app Uber do not have the necessary permits, The Star reports. "As …
Night traffic contra flow at Persiaran Surian from today
Persiaran Surian users, take note. There will be a short-term rerouting on the stretch of road directly in front of Sierra Damansara - MMC-Gamuda has issued a statement saying that night traffic …
Poo-powered Bio-Bus ensures it’s a case of waste not
Something different, but it's not as shitty as it sounds, even if the topic does involve excrement. The bus you see in the pix is called the Bio-Bus, and it's the UK's …
MRT Sg Buloh-Kajang Line – finalised station names
Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) has revealed the finalised station names for the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line. Approved by the Prime Minister himself, the finalised names were chosen based …
SPAD survey finds 71% satisfied with public transport
A survey carried out by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) in 2012 and 2013 has found that 71% are satisfied with public transport in the Klang Valley, Bernama reports. According to …
BYD K9 e-bus at IGEM – AMDAC set for first deliveries
Some other news from the just-concluded IGEM 2014, related to public transport. Parked outside the event at KLCC was a BYD K9 electric bus from AMDAC - the first e-bus in the …
Uber drivers involved in crackdown by JPJ – report
According to report by The Malay Mail, five Uber drivers have been involved in a crackdown by the Road Transport Department (JPJ), under the Ops Teksi Uber 2014 operation - which begun …
Easy Taxi introduces Super Easy Taxi reward scheme
Easy Taxi, the world's largest taxi-booking app, has introduced the Super Easy Taxi programme in Malaysia. Taxis under the scheme are set to offer an upgraded level of service thanks to a …
JPJ to crackdown on private Uber vehicles from Oct 1
From October 1, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will be carrying out a nationwide crackdown on private individuals and companies providing transport services through Uber, The Star reports. Private vehicles caught providing …
Locally-made lithium-ion batteries by 2015 – report
According to a report by The Star, Malaysia is en route to produce its first prototype lithium-ion batteries for electric buses, cars and energy storage by the first quarter of 2015. The …
Uber service in Malaysia not deemed “illegal,” but will need to fully comply with local transportation laws
The controversy surrounding Uber in Malaysia continues – earlier, it was reported that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) was approaching the topic carefully and was wary about taking action against the …
SPAD cautious over Uber issue due to its popularity
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is approaching the Uber issue carefully, and is wary about taking action against the transport service provider, as it has proven to be popular amongst Malaysians, …
