Klang Valley Malasia, 16 new light rail stops open

The Star Online: "PETALING JAYA: Land public transport in the Klang Valley received a huge boost with the opening of 16 new light rail transit (LRT) stations to form a seamless loop between the Kelana Jaya and Sri Petaling lines. ...For the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), the opening of the LEP is a major milestone in turning Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley into a world class city. “By expanding connectivity, we hope to reduce the number of cars on the road, helping to reduce congestion, facilitate a more positive daily commuting experiences, and in the longer run, reduce our CO2 emissions,” said SPAD CEO Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah."

Guess what?: Tanta Ginting wants better public transportation

The Jakarta Post: "JAKARTA: Actor Tanta Ginting says he doubts the Jakarta administration’s policy to impose an odd-even number plate regulation on cars and motorcycles would significantly reduce traffic jams.

“If you want to reduce traffic jams significantly, then improving public transportation facilities is the only way,” Tanta said as quoted by tribunnews.com recently. "

Jakarta to renovate and expand 2600km of sidewalks

The Jakarta Post: "Jakarta governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama promised to consistently improve sidewalks and public transportation services in his remarks at Jakarta’s 489th anniversary on Wednesday.

The city administration would renovate and expand 2,600 kilometers of sidewalks across the capital by engaging private companies, the governor said."

PAS candidate wants better public transport services

The Star Online: "KUALA KANGSAR: The PAS candidate for the by-election here wants better public transportation services for the convenience of residents.

Dr Najihatussalehah Ahmad (pic) said those living in villages here were forced to rely on the services of chartered boats, which did not have fixed operating hours.

Public buses in the area are also poorly maintained and need to be replaced, she told reporters at the PAS operations centre here on Monday."

In Malaysia, proper #publictransport a "government priority"

paultan : "In an earlier report, Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin had stated that the public transport system of a country was its backbone and that an efficient and reliable system needs to be in place to ensure progress. He said that with an urbanisation rate of 60%, a proper public transport system in the country is both a necessity and a government priority."

Jakarta Governor mulls free public transport

GovInsider: "“If ERP generates a good enough income I want buses to be free … for the whole city. This will improve the lives of Jakartans,” the Governor said, according to the Jakarta Globe.

The system will be entirely run by the city government. The Governor decided against working with the private sector so that all of the revenue goes to the city and can be used for public transport.

“Earlier we wanted to cooperate with private firms. But I decided not to share with the private sector so 100% [of the revenue] generated goes to the city and we can subsidise,” he said."

Cabinet extends free public transport services for 6 more months

สำนักข่่าวแห่งชาติ :: "BANGKOK, 10 May 2016 (NNT) – The Cabinet has agreed to continue to exempt commuters from bus and train fares for another six months to reduce their living expenses. "