More vehicles than Penangites is an issue


Drive culture: The recent traffic situation at Penang Bridge heading to the island. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: How many vehicles do Penangites own? The short answer is: So many that there are more vehicles than Penangites.

As life returns to normalcy, streets that were nearly empty for over a year are filling up with gridlock traffic in Penang again, reminding locals of jams that were part of the daily drudgery, especially during rush hour and festive seasons.

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