I REFER to the news on Prasarana Malaysia Berhad’s quest to recruit a new CEO. As a public transport user and advocate, I wish to raise several issues that the incoming CEO should seriously look into to improve Prasarana’s service especially in the Klang Valley.1. Fix the long outstanding first- and last-mile issue. It cannot be denied that difficulty in getting to train and bus stations is hindering commuters from making full use of public transport. Some bus routes are also operating at a loss because there are hardly any passengers in the buses even during peak hours. It is also absurd that there is still no efficient feeder bus service covering a radius of 10km from a LRT/MRT station.
2. Work with local councils and the Land Public Transport Agency (Apad) to construct new park-and-ride facilities, pedestrian crossings and proper drop-off areas. Connectivity within 500m at some LRT stations is terrible. Maintain the facilities at the stations as well. For example, the walkway at Asia Jaya station is riddled with broken tiles, and there are no proper pedestrian crossings or walkways at LRT Kinrara station. Public transport must be safe and comfortable.
