RapidKL to shift E1 to use Maju Expressway – 1 man’s persistence has paid off

TRANSIT took note of the following update from RapidKL via the NST. RapidKL changes E1 bus route 2009/05/28 PETALING JAYA: There will be some changes on the E1 bus route of RapidKL (Putrajaya Sentral — Pasar Seni via North-South Highway) starting June 8. Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd communication general manager, Ebi Azly Abdullah, [...]

Commentary: Do we praise RapidKL or do we bury them?

TRANSIT sent the following letter to the Malaysian media yesterday afternoon regarding the recent announcement from Minister in the Prime Minister’s Dept. Nazri Abdul Aziz about a “review” of the role of RapidKL. The letter touches on the reality within the public transport industry and urges the ministers to wake up to the reality of [...]

Updates #7

Information: Changes in LRT service at some stationsThe final works at the underground RapidKL LRT stations along the Kelana Jaya Line will take place this Sunday, May 31. There will be a service disruption for the LRT. Letter: Make it easy for travellers going to Terminal 3, pleaseThis letter raises suggestions for improved rail service [...]

FT Minister ‘reaches out’

TRANSIT took note of this feel-good article today. Friday May 29, 2009 Nong Chik reaches out via Facebook By BAVANI M FEDERAL Territories Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin is on Facebook. His move in joining the international social network popularised all over the world is simple. “I want my actions to be [...]

Updates #6

Updates RapidKL probes attack in bus – RapidKL has responded to the letter Hooligans preying on bus passengers which appeared in the Star Metro on 26 May. This letter, TRAFFIC CONGESTION: Focus on the right group expresses the needs of commuters and opines that the government needs to focus more attention on them instead of [...]

Letter: Reform CVLB, not Rapid

This letter from the Consumers’ Association of Penang, caught our attention today. It is clear that the prevailing theme from the users is that we need better bus services and the problem currently lies with the CVLB, not RapidKL competing with other operators. Thursday May 28, 2009 Reform CVLB, not Rapid THE Consumers Association of [...]

National Automotive Policy ready by September

This article below caught the attention of TRANSIT today – after we finished expressing our frustrations, we posted it here for you to see and comment on. National Automotive Policy ready by September video: http://thestaronline.tv/v/3483 KUALA LUMPUR: A review of the National Automotive Policy (NAP) to improve existing guidelines, policies and incentives will be concluded [...]

Press Conference by residents of Putra Heights regarding LRT extension

Moaz from TRANSIT attended a press conference held by Putra Heights residents regarding the plan to extend the Kelana Jaya LRT line to Putra Heights. The residents are objecting to the possibility that the extension would run past a Tenaga Nasional powerline and past their houses within Putra Heights.  In the image below, the path [...]

Updates #5

Some interesting comments and articles in the news: [KLIA] Bus ticket counter to be moved THE bus ticketing counter at the KL International Airport will be moved to the top floor of Block C, on the same level where the limousine counter is located, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abd [...]

Commentary: Confessions of an express bus driver

Terence Fernandez of the Sun wrote this interesting piece in today’s paper which shares some of the challenges that bus drivers face. 26 May 2009 Confessions of an express bus driver I MUTTERED some unmentionables having missed the bus from Kuala Besut to Pasir Puteh on Sunday. The next bus was a two-hour wait, so [...]

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