Pakatan Harapan’s GE15 manifesto: reduce tolls, improve public transport, bus 10k, max fare RM5, e-scoo

You have seen Declaration of Barisan Nasional for Malaysia’s 15th general election (GE15), including proposed License revocation (AP) approved for electric vehicles (remaining as outlined in Budget 2023), now Pakatan Harapan’s transportation-related plans for the nation if GE15 is won.

One of the talking points these days, not only in Malaysia (which is relatively protected from subsidized inflation) but all over the world, is the rising cost of living, and addressing that is one of the PH’s main promises. Among other things, “consider the highway concession” is one point – there is no prize for guessing right.

“The Harapan government has shown commitment in reviewing all highway concession agreements and negotiating to get the best price, resulting in toll rates. 18% reduction for North-South Expressway (PLUS) and East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (LPT 2). Harapan is determined continue to gradually reduce fees PLUS with the ultimate goal of eliminating tolls and return highway PLUS to public ownership‘ the manifesto reads.

In the page of “living comfortably in our golden years”, the alliance is dangling Free public transport for the elderlyimprove on Current policy of offering a 50% discount.

Persons with Disabilities (OKU) are promised enhanced support and accessibility. This will be done by increase the number of OKU-friendly facilities and public transport, while ensuring that development projects meet Universal Design standards. PH said: “It is time to realize that the needs of people with disabilities in public transport and public transport cannot be ignored.

In the area of ​​“enhancing public transport connections”, the alliance is “determined to expand the coverage of public transport to ensure that the welfare of the rakyat is taken care of, while reducing pollution and dependence.” into fuel. A developed city cannot exist without a strong public transport network”.

There are a few specific proposals in the public transport category. With the criterion “easy to access, easy to travel”, PH promises that 80% of urban areas will have bus stops and train stations within a 10-minute walkand that waiting time for any public transport service, especially bus, should not be more than 10 minutes. To meet these requirements, PH says it needs 10,000 buses to cities across Malaysia7,000 of them will operate in the Klang Valley.

Currently, Rapid KL offers My50 Rail and Bus Monthly Pass for RM50. PH would also like to introduce a fare cap for those who don’t want/need a monthly pass. The RM5 fare limit per day is to encourage more citizens to use public transport, especially those who do not use it every day. Think of this as a daily RM5 card.

PH will also promote regulate and legalize “micro-mobility” such as e-scooters and e-bikes as first and last mile connections. Coalition says the government can cooperate with e-mail services to provide shipping vouchers for those going to transit stations. This offer can cost RM5 per voucher and up to 10 vouchers will be awarded via e-wallet to use on trips starting or ending at a public transport station.

Finally, PH has a plan expand public transport payment methods arrive Debit card included and e-wallets, compared to the current system that only accepts Touch n Go cards. What do you think about PH’s promises?