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  Kumride ride-sharing by Kummute – private travel between zones using smaller vehicles; sedans, MPVs

  12 November 2024 / 4 comments

  Ride-hailing bus service Kummute – previously Kumpool – now offers Kumride, a ride-hailing service that uses smaller, private vehicles for private travel between zones. The latest addition, Kumride is a ride-hailing service in the more […]

   

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  Penang to trial dedicated bus lane on Jalan Ria and Jalan Penang for six months, until May 19, 2025

  12 November 2024 / 2 comments

  Following the success of the dedicated bus lane programme in Kuala Lumpur, Penang is set to follow suit with a similar project, doing so with a six-month long trial bus lane project on parts of […]

   

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  Lalamove Ride – delivery platform specialist makes its entry into the ride-hailing segment in Malaysia

  12 November 2024 / 2 comments

  Last week, Bolt announced its entry into the ride-hailing scene in Malaysia, but it wasn’t the only company to do so, because a name associated with delivery services also signaled that it was entering the […]

   

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  My50 monthly pass to gain new payment options next year; pass users no longer required to use MyKad

  11 November 2024 / 6 comments

  From next year, My50 unlimited travel pass users will no longer be required to use their MyKad, because alternative payment options are set to be introduced. According to transport minister Anthony Loke, new payment methods […]

   

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  Rapid KL MyTourist pass launched – 1-day, 2-day and 3-day unlimited use rail/bus passes, priced from RM15

  11 November 2024 / 1 comment

  Prasarana, through Rapid KL, has launched the MyTourist pass, which has been specially designed to make it easier for domestic and international tourists to use public transportation in the Klang Valley. The daily travel pass […]

   

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  Express bus company failed safety code – Loke

  8 November 2024 / 12 comments

  Last week, an 18-year old was sadly fatally electrocuted while charging his phone through a power socket on an express bus at Penang Sentral. Since then, the transport ministry has activated an investigative task force […]

   

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  Bolt ride-hailing launched in Malaysia – multiple ride categories, introductory 50% discount on ride fare

  7 November 2024 / 5 comments

  The ride-hailing landscape in Malaysia has gained a new player with the official launch of Bolt, a ride-hailing service provider headquartered in Estonia. The official announcement follows the company’s obtaining of its license to operate […]

   

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  KTMB fully cashless ticketing from January 1, 2025

  1 November 2024 / 3 comments

  Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will be going fully cashless for its ticketing system beginning January 1, 2025 for the Klang Valley, as well as northern, southern and east coast sectors, reported Bernama. The initiative […]

   

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  Rapid KL bus service for MotoGP 2024 race, Nov 1-3

  23 October 2024 / 0 comments

  Click to enlarge It’s time for MotoGP in Sepang again, and the 2024 Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia will be happening next weekend, November 1-3. Heading to the race? Why not just sit back and […]

   

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  LRT Kelana Jaya Line disrupted between Wangsa Maju, Sri Rampai due to flash floods, shuttles activated

  15 October 2024 / 0 comments

  UPDATE: Rapid KL in a FB post has said that repairs on track components between Wangsa Maju and Sri Rampai stations have been completed and tested for safety as of 3.30 pm. Alternative train and […]

   

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  ECRL progress now at 72.9% – transport ministry says Port Klang-Kota Bharu link will be ready by end-2026

  10 October 2024 / 6 comments

  The transport ministry remains confident that the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will be completed by December 2026 as scheduled, Bernama reports. According to transport ministed Anthony Loke, the project, which will connect the Klang […]

   

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  KTMB adds two ETS train services for Deepavali 2024

  10 October 2024 / 0 comments

  Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will be adding two more services to its Electric Train Services (ETS) for the KL Sentral – Padang Besar – KL Sentral route, the rail service provider announced in a […]

   

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  On-demand bus app Kumpool rebrands to Kummute

  12 September 2024 / 3 comments

  Ride-hailing bus service Kumpool Ride has announced it is rebranding to Kummute, and the name change is also set to see the brand revamp its look and provide “more convenient ways to commute,” although it […]

   

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  Sarawak to receive first two autonomous rapid transit (ART) hydrogen trackless trams by end of year

  10 September 2024 / 0 comments

  The first two hydrogen-powered, autonomous rapid transit (ART) trackless trams for the Kuching public transportation system are due to arrive in the East Malaysian city from China by the end of this year, Sarawak Metro […]

   

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  Autonomous electric bus trials to be held in Putrajaya this year – eMooVit self-driving bus with DNB 5G tech

  10 September 2024 / 10 comments

  Malaysia will be holding its second autonomous electric bus trial in Putrajaya as soon as this year, according to The Star. The technology, which transport minister Anthony Loke said will have the potential to improve […]

   

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