KUALA LUMPUR: The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) plans to issue 300 Temporary Change of Licences to economy bus operators to meet the high demand during this year's Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.
In a statement Friday (March 14), APAD stated that it has implemented strict monitoring during this festive season to ensure bus operators adhere to the set fare schedule.
APAD reminds bus operators to comply with the existing fare schedule to avoid suspension or revocation of their licences.
Meanwhile, APAD acknowledged feedback from users who unintentionally purchased more expensive executive tickets due to a lack of clear information at the time of purchase.
"APAD has issued instructions to centralised ticket sales centres, both online and offline, to clearly display whether the tickets sold are economy or executive ones so that users can choose services corresponding to the ticket price they are willing to pay," the statement noted.
Additionally, APAD mentioned it will review existing policies and regulations, including the proposal to introduce a ceiling fare for executive services, considering the last fare rate review was conducted in 2013.
The statement highlighted that any amendments to policies or regulations will take time as they involve legal aspects.
Since Sept 9, 2013, the ceiling fare for economy buses has been regulated at RM0.093 per kilometre with an additional 10% limit during festive seasons, while executive bus services do not have a ceiling fare. – Bernama
