School bus fare hike will not be burdensome to parents, says FSBAM president
School bus associations have given an assurance that they will not burden parents with an impending fare hike.
Sun May 29 2022
No rise in bus fare but 10% surcharge allowed for festive season - SPAD
The government has not agreed for a hike in express bus fares but a 10 percent increase is allowed for the festive season, SPAD chairman Syed Hamid Albar says.
Wed Jun 24 2015
Government urged to finalise express bus fare increase before Ramadan
The Malay Express Bus Operators Association Peninsular Malaysia (Pembawa) is appealing to the government to finalise the fare increase for express buses before Ramadan.
Fri May 08 2015
Bus fares fixing not subject to fuel prices - Nancy Shukri
The fixing of bus fares is not only subjected to fuel price alone, but also depends on several other costs.
Tue Mar 31 2015
Umno Youth object hike in taxi and express bus fares
The Umno Youth today objected the increase in taxi and express bus fares announced by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD).
Thu Mar 19 2015
SPAD announces hike in taxi and express bus fares
The new fare for the taxi services will take into effect immediately while for express buses will begin on May 15.
Thu Mar 19 2015
FOMCA wants SPAD to fix school bus fares
FOMCA wants the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to set a ceiling for school bus fares to prevent operators from raising them.
Mon Jan 12 2015
Bus association lauds subsidy removal, but wants deregulated fares
Pan Malaysia Bus Operators Association Datuk Asfar Ali wants market forces to determine bus fares to allow express bus operators cope with higher costs following the removal of subsidies.
Mon Nov 24 2014
MyCC warns school bus operators on price fixing
The Malaysia Competition Commission's recent warning against price-fixing by school bus operators appears to have fallen on deaf ears.
Thu Oct 23 2014
Mixed reaction from parents on SPAD's move to scrap ceiling price of school bus fares
SPAD's decision to scrap the ceiling price for school bus fares, received mixed reactions from the public.
Sun Oct 05 2014
SPAD scraps ceiling price for school bus fares
Through this new approach, it is up to the parents, the schools and the bus operators to determine the fares.
Fri Oct 03 2014
No hike in express bus fares, additional 10 per cent charge extended - SPAD
The decision was taken after scrutinizing the operating costs such as fuel, wages and maintenance costs that will increase due to rise in fuel prices.
Sat Sep 07 2013
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
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Sat Oct 19 2024