Only buses less than 10 years' old can temporarily ferry passengers over festive periods

PUTRAJAYA: Applications for a temporary change of licence (LPS) for festive occasions, which is open from Jan 5 to Feb 5, 2024, is limited to economy express bus services and for buses less than 10 years' old.

The Land Public Transport Agency (Apad), said the application is also subject to several conditions, namely for the bus to be equipped with the a global positioning system (GPS) and comply with the stipulated express bus policies and specifications.

"Tour buses that exceed the age limit but have received Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom) Special VR1 Report (Code 9009) approval are also allowed to apply for LPS," it said in a statement on Saturday (Jan 13).

On Friday (Jan 12), Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that Apad would open applications for LPS from Feb 7 to 18 to accommodate the high demand for buses in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Apad said interested bus operators are required to submit the applications and comply with all stipulated conditions at any of its regional offices and counters in Peninsular Malaysia. – Bernama