Malaysia Public Transport#Bus operators in #Kuching have raised their concerns over the recent mileage #restriction to only 40km and below for the RM1 #busfare #subsidy programme.
The new #policy would affect the #rural dwellers and those from the #lowincome group (#B40) the most.
Many bus operators had to cease businesses due to the tough operating environment.
Bus operators: Mileage restriction for RM1 fare subsidy a burden for commuters in rural areas
KUCHING (Jan 3): Bus operators in Kuching here have raised their concerns over the recent mileage restriction to only 40 kilometres (km) and below for the RM1 bus fare subsidy programme. A bus station master in Serian, Manggie Jimi, who has worked in the transport industry for some 30 years, said