Kelana Jaya LRT disruption: Transport Ministry calls on ehailing companies to help affected rail commuters


PETALING JAYA: The Transport Ministry is calling on ehailing companies to play their part in helping rail commuters who have been affected by the week-long partial shutdown of the Kelana Jaya LRT line that began on Wednesday.

"We are even prepared to grant 'instant approvals' for these companies' applications for more drivers to be added to their companies," said Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong at a press conference here to provide an update on the status of the troubleshooting for the intermittent signalling and communications disruptions on Friday (Nov 11) morning.

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