Importance Of Public Transport In Malaysia

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Malaysia is a developing country and therefore it has many different means of public transportation that operates throughout the country. Express bus, light rail transit(LRT) ,morails, commuter trains, taxis and not to forget Malaysia’s ongoing project mass rapid transit(MRT) are some of the public transportation widely used in Malaysia. Nevertheless, these public transportations are not operating to the demand of use and quality for the citizens. Unlike countries like Japan and United Kingdom whereby their public transportation system are highly ranked as it is very efficient and convenient .Therefore, the government in Malaysia should play an important role to enhance the public transportation system in Malaysia as this would not only bring benefit to the citizen but also …show more content…

Furthermore, the trains like light rail transit (LRT) ,morails, and commuter trains are always pack with people especially during rush hours. Hence, the government should fund for more and extra spacious trains to accommodate all users. Not only that, government must also fund to construct more railway network throughout the country. This would provide more areas to be accessible by public transport. Besides, tourist would also find it easier to travel when they can access to their desired places conveniently. Smart ticketing is a good way to reduce congestion during ticket purchase. Buying ticket almost everyday at the ticket counter for certain people can waste so much of time and causes delay. Even the current auto pay machine takes up time as there will always be a long queue. Therefore, the government should invest on a cashless fare system as this can definitely resolve the congestion especially during peak hours. In addition, all taxis should only use meter system as this system is accurate and efficient. Thus, the government should fine taxi driver accordingly who overcharge their

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