Flagging Penang bus rides


GEORGE TOWN: The number of Penang bus commuters has slumped by five million during a four-year period, which has been blamed on inconsistent travel times and overcrowding.

A recent report by the Penang Institute showed that the bus is not regarded as a favourable mode of transport due to inconsistent schedules and overcrowding on weekends and holidays.

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