Grab unveils plan to invest US$700 mil in Indonesia
Grab has announced that it will be investing US$700 million (RM3.1bil) in Indonesia over the next four years to support the republic's aim to become the country with the largest digital economy …
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KTM to impose RM100 surcharge on those caught riding Intercity, ETS services without a valid ticket
Starting from March 1, Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) says that passengers utilising an Electric Train Service (ETS) or Intercity train service will face a surcharge of RM100 if they are found to …
SPAD ramps up enforcement activity for CNY season
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has intensified its enforcement at bus terminals, airports, city centres and highways for the Chinese New Year festive season, Bernama reports. The commission is working in …
Motorcycle taxi services illegal – Transport Ministry
The Transport Ministry confirmed that it has never issued any permit or licence to any firm offering “motorcycle taxi” services to the public, Bernama reports. Referring to Dego Ride, which currently offers …
Laws to regulate Uber, GrabCar to be tabled March 6
The government will table laws to regulate ride-hailing services such as Uber and GrabCar during the Parliament sitting on March 6, The Sun reports. This will finally legalise these transport network operators …
Floods disrupt KTM’s East Coast intercity services
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has announced that its intercity rail services in the East Coast is facing disruptions. Continuous heavy rain in the flood-affected area has affected the track at Km392.5 between …
Taxis to be exempted from Singapore RRC – report
Taxi drivers in Malaysia can breathe a collective sigh of relief, as Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) has confirmed that the republic will exempt foreign-registered taxis from the new Reciprocal Road Charge …
50% fare discount on LRT, Monorail could be expanded
The 50% fare discount for commuters riding on LRT, Monorail and BRT services between 6am and 7am could be expanded to other periods of the day, according to The Sun. Rapid Rail …
Johor taxi drivers want exemption from S’pore RRC
Taxi drivers in Johor are urging Singapore to grant them an exemption from the Reciprocal Road Charge (RRC), according to The Star. The S$6.40 (RM20) fee, which matches Malaysia's Road Charge (RC) …
MRT one-month free ride period ends tomorrow – public advised to use cashless forms of payment
Beginning tomorrow (January 17, 2017), the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) Line Phase 1 will end its one-month free ride period, and Rapid Rail is encouraging commuters to use cashless forms of payment …
SPAD revokes taxi driver’s licence over RM800 ride
The taxi operator who reportedly fleeced two French tourists last month by charging them RM800 for what should have been a short trip has had his licence and vehicle permit revoked by …
SPAD to improve express bus services with bus lab
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) aims to improve the service quality, security and sustainability of the bus industry, according to a report by The Sun. "The lab will involve the participation …
Transport ministry implemented 22 out of 51 safety recommendations after Genting bus crash – report
In the wake of the deadly Genting Highlands bus crash in 2013, an independent advisory panel recommended 51 safety measures to the transport ministry. Now, The Sun reports that 22 of these …
Big Blue Taxi to implement e-ticketing system in Jan
In a report by Bernama, Big Blue Taxi Services has announced that it will implement an electronic ticketing system, dubbed Big Blue e-Ticketing, to all taxi drivers that are under the company’s …
RapidKL launches new train sets for Kelana Jaya LRT
RapidKL has officially launched the new Bombardier Innovia Metro 300 four-coach trainsets, which will ply the Kelana Jaya LRT Line starting from today. Also called the “Kuala Lumpur Additional Vehicle (KLAV),” Datuk …
RapidKL extends train and bus services for new year
In conjunction with new year celebrations in the city, the operating hours for the LRT, MRT, RapidKL buses and KL Monorail have extended. The extended operating hours take effect this Saturday, December …
KTM says it needs fare increase to balance its books
Loss-making Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) says that it will need to increase its fares in order to break even, The Star reports. It stated that low ticket prices was the primary reason …
Local taxi-hailing app 2Go to enter ASEAN markets
The developer of e-hailing app 2Go is confident it will be able to make inroads, not just locally, but in other ASEAN markets by the middle of next year, Malay Mail Online …
Tourists charged RM800 for taxi trip from KLCC to Masjid Negara; detoured to Putrajaya – report
It appears that even with stiff competition from ride-hailing services like Uber and Grab, some taxi drivers are still engaging in the time-honoured tradition of overcharging tourists – the Malay Mail reported …
Uber reveals some stats for Malaysian rides in 2016
Uber has been looking back on 2016 with a statistical overview of how people have used the ride-sharing service this year. Here's a quick round-up of relevant numbers for Malaysia, as disclosed …
