Bus fare retained at RM1

KUCHING: The bus fare throughout this year will continue to be priced at RM1.

According to the statement by the Ministry of Transport, the decision was made after the dialogue session on the Revised RM1.00 Flat Rate Bus Fare Subsidy Programme.

It added that, commencing on Jan 1, the state government had initiated an enforcement of the subsidy programme policy limiting it to routes of not more than 40 km.

“The subsidy programme will be executed in collaboration with Stage Bus Companies until 2025. It is hoped that the subsidy will benefit the rakyat, especially the B40 group,” it said.

It added that throughout the session, detailed discussions regarding the subsidy programme was carried out and all issues raised by the bus companies were amicably resolved.

“Ultimately, all bus operators, alongside the Sarawak Bus Transport Companies Association (SBTCA) chairman Mohd Atan Abdullah, agreed with the Ministry’s proposal.

“They also expressed their gratitude and hope for the programme’s continuity to encourage greater public transport usage,” it said.

On the same day, Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin received a courtesy call from Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sarawak director Cornelia Wong.

During the visit, Lee informed the CVLB Sarawak on several issues for their attention and potential collaborations, policy enhancements and on licensing matters.

“The Ministry is committed to working hand in hand with CVLB Sarawak to strengthen both collaborations and cooperation in achieving a well-regulated transport sector,” it said.