PUTRAJAYA: The Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) is hoping that more express bus operators will apply for the Temporary Change of Licence (LPS) to provide better, safer and more efficient quality of service to passengers during Hari Raya Aidilftri.
However, it reminded the operators to offer reasonable fares and not to increase them arbitrarily.
“Since the LPS application was opened on March 11, Apad has received 174 applications and this is expected to increase before the closing date on April 2.
“Apad will not compromise with any operator who imposes additional charges that are unreasonable and a burden to passengers,” it told Bernama.
The agency, it said, is collaborating with the Road Transport Department to ensure none of the operators set fares randomly.Apad also reminded passengers to plan their journey and purchase tickets through valid channels and not make last-minute ticket purchases.
It said based on its survey of ticket sales in Peninsular Malaysia, online ticket sales via the centralised ticketing system are still available. Apad said besides express buses, the public is also encouraged to use train services provided by Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd.
The agency further assured that it remains committed to ensuring sufficient public transport services ahead of the festive season.It was reported in January that applications for LPS for festive occasions, which was open from Jan 5 to Feb 5, 2024 at the time, is limited to economy express bus services and for buses aged less than 10 years.
