Malaysian government approves RM50 million to expand bus lanes, purchase shuttle trucks from transportation companies to meet demand

The Malaysian government has approved and allocated RM50 million to expand special bus lanes and purchase 100 buses. Demand Response Transport Truck (DRT) to serve the Klang Valley from September, deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said, Bernama reported. There are currently two DRT services in Malaysia – Kumpool And Trip.

According to the deputy prime minister, who is also chairman of the road safety and traffic congestion cabinet, studies have shown that the implementation of special bus lanes along Jalan Ampang and Jalan Genting Klang from July 3 has shown a favorable response in terms of time savings. committee (JKMKJR).

“The data shows that time savings of up to 18 minutes can be achieved on site-based (point-to-point) bus journeys and based on the savings, daily passenger numbers increased by 20% compared to 45% . Thus, with the effect of reducing travel time, bus frequency and increasing number of daily passengers, the JKMKJR meeting decided to maintain the special bus route in Jalan Ampang and Jalan Genting Klang,” Zahid said in a statement. declare.

The committee also agreed to extend the special bus route to Jalan Klang Lama from June this year and carry out a study on implementing bus lanes along Jalan Cheras, from Taman Connaught to Jalan Pudu and the Federal Highway from Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur city center to Shah Alam intersection.

After receiving information from the police, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the public works department (JKR), the committee also decided to implement the new decentralized system in phases to address the areas severe blockage, Bernama report.

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