Govt allocates RM1 bln to assist stage bus operation - Wee
02 Sep 2022 04:16pm
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (right) launched the E-Mutiara Inter Village Bus Service (MRD). Also present was the Executive Chairman of Consortium E-Mutiara Berhad Che Ibrahim Che Ismail (left) - Bernama Photo
He said the support funds were introduced under the Stage Bus Service Transformation Programme (SBST) and the Interim Stage Bus Support Fund (ISBSF) through the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD).
"ISBSF acts as a temporary measure to help bus operators who are affected by the increase in operating costs.
"Now we have changed to a new transformation and rebranding process like SBST by using MyBAS and until today the government has spent RM1 billion," he said.
He told reporters after launching the E-Mutiara Inter Village Bus Service (MRD) in Tunjong here today.
According to him, a total of 27 minibuses have been operating along 13 MRD routes in Kelantan since Feb 1.
Wee said among the facilities provided by the service were air-conditioned buses and electronic tickets while each bus has a capacity of 30 passengers. -BERNAMA
