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, …
Japan looks to KL-Singapore HSR after India bid win
Japan has once again thrown its hat in the ring for the KL-Singapore high-speed rail (HSR) project, days after securing the winning bid for India's own US$15 billion (RM64.8 billion) project over …
MRT: Cheras-Kajang highway, Balakong road closures
MMC-Gamuda has announced that the Cheras-Kajang highway will be closed for 14 nights from December 15-30 to facilitate the painting of pier 55 to pier 57 of the segmental box girder in …
KL-Singapore High Speed Rail garnering strong interest; 14 companies short-listed to win project bid
The KL-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project has garnered a lot of interest according to Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar. In a report by The Star, …
Uber announces KLIA/KLIA2 promo rate of RM75
It's business as usual for Uber. The transportation network company has announced a promo rate for rides to or from KLIA/KLIA2 - from now until January 5 next year, the fare for …
KTM monopoly to end with new operators – minister
The Transport Ministry will introduce other train service operators to ensure that the intercity rail transport industry doesn’t remain under the monopoly of Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB). According to Minister of …
KTM Komuter and ERL fare discounts up to 50% for students, 30% for senior citizens and disabled – PM
Following the recent increase of KTM Komuter and Express Rail Link (ERL) fares, Malaysian Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, has announced that several groups will soon enjoy discounts of up …
KTM Komuter – no more student fare concessions
Harga tiket komuter bagi kanak-kanak berumur 7 tahun ke atas di caj harga tambang tiket dewasa.Harap maklum.Terima kasih.— KTMB 1300 88 5862 (@ktmkomuter) December 9, 2015 There's dissatisfaction over KTM's removal of …
GrabCar drivers assured that they will be taken care of
Current or prospective GrabCar drivers have been told they need not worry about continuing to provide the services. The ride-sharing app developer has allegedly given its assurance that it will provide these …
Gov’t urged to settle GrabCar, Uber issue – taxi drivers
Taxi drivers are demanding that the government come up with a final decision on whether it will legalise ride-sharing services like Uber and GrabCar here in Malaysia. Should that come true, the …
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 …
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. …
