KTM Komuter fare hike necessary to reduce losses
Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) has come out to defend the recent fare hike for its KTM Komuter service, saying that the move would not increase profits but rather lessen the losses that …
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KTM Komuter announces six-month reroute trial from Dec 15; new fare structure for train services revealed
KTM Komuter has announced a reroute for its Komuter train service and a new fare structure for the Klang Valley sector, which includes the Tanjung Malim-Sungai Gadut and Batu Caves-Port Klang routes. …
Taxi drivers get defensive after poor poll results, say Uber and GrabCar offer no insurance; SPAD blamed
With results of a Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) online poll recently showing that 70.3% of its 42,265 voters favour the regulation of ride-sharing services and apps, taxi associations have begun pointing …
“Gangster” taxi groups threaten livelihood and safety of other taxi drivers, claims association chairman
According to a report by Bernama, “gangster” groups that claim to be from taxi companies, are said to be a threat to other taxi drivers’ safety and livelihoods. These groups that also …
MyTeksi forms partnership with Didi Kuaidi, Ola, Lyft – coverage across China, ASEAN, India, US
Transportation app MyTeksi (known as GrabTaxi in other markets) has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with China-based Didi Kuaidi, India-based Ola and United States-based Lyft apps. An expansion …
ERL says KLIA Express fare increase needed to keep company afloat – hike to mainly affect foreign visitors
Yesterday, Express Rail Link (ERL) announced that fares for its KLIA Express and KLIA Transit rail services were set to be increased on January 1. From next year, the fare for a …
Free PJ bus to get two more routes in January 2016
The well-received PJ free bus service will see two new routes from the Taman Bahagia LRT station come January next year. According to The Star, Petaling Jaya mayor Mohd Azizi Mohd Zain …
KLIA Express fare to be increased to RM55 from Jan 1
The train ride between KL Sentral and KLIA/KLIA2 is set to cost more come January 1. Express Rail Link (ERL), the operator of the rail service, has announced that its fares will …
SPAD revamps bus network to cut down wait times
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is giving the Klang Valley’s stage bus network a revamp, The Sun reports. The Bus Network Revamp (BNR), which kicks off today, will see the narrowing …
South Korea signals its KL-Singapore HSR intent
As bidding continues for the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, South Korea has signalled its intent to be involved in it with the creation of a showroom to highlight its HSR prowess …
Ride-sharing services like Uber, GrabCar not our scope, cannot ban apps that are not illegal – MCMC
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is not the agency to regulate land transportation apps like Uber and GrabCar, the Malay Mail reports. Deputy minister of communications and multimedia, Datuk Jailani …
SPAD’s taxi, Uber and Grabcar survey – results so far
A total of 27,765 respondents (and growing) have taken part in the survey initiated by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), entitled "general perception: taxi service in Malaysia." To keep you updated, …
Prasarana releases new fare structure for LRT and Monorail – comes into effect December 2, 2015
Beginning December 2, 2015, all Prasarana rail services, including the LRT Kelana Jaya Line, LRT Ampang Line and the KL Monorail Line, will follow a new distance-based fares structure. The set of …
Gemas-JB EDTT project starts in March 2016; MyHSR Corp announces High Speed Rail stations in M’sia
The electrified double track train (EDTT) project that links Gemas, Negeri Sembilan and Johor Bahru, will begin in March next year. This is according to a report by The Sun Daily, where …
Kelana Jaya LRT Line to get 14 new trains – Prasarana
A total of 14 fresh, new trains will ply the tracks of the Kelana Jaya LRT Line in June 2016, when the line's extensions go live, The Star reports. The first of …
SPAD seeks your feedback on taxis, Uber and Grabcar
The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) is seeking public feedback in an online survey. The survey concerns taxi services and ride-sharing apps, Uber and Grabcar. A total of 10 questions have been …
Penang needs an LRT system, say transport experts
With a rapidly increasing vehicle-to-population ratio, Penangites' excessive dependence on private transportation has lead to the most severe traffic congestions the island has ever seen. To tackle the issue, transport experts say …
Taxi drivers say ridesharing services erode their income, encouraging more to join illegal taxi service
Taxi drivers are claiming that the continued existence of ridesharing services like Uber and GrabCar in Malaysia have affected their income. They also claim that the services encourage the rise in the …
China still interested in KL-Singapore HSR project?
Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has said that China has reaffirmed its interest in participating in the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, according to Bernama. The premier added that …
Prasarana offers tech support to new BKK MRT line
Prasarana, operator of Klang Valley's LRT and Monorail lines, has announced that it will be providing technical support to Thai MRT operators for the development of the latter's new Bangkok MRT Purple …
