PUTRAJAYA: The 10 per cent surcharge on express bus fares during the festive season is justified by taking into account several aspects including addi...
: The 10 per cent surcharge on express bus fares during the festive season is justified by taking into account several aspects including additional bus service capacity and payment for bus hire, said Transport Minister Anthony LokeExplaining the justification for the surcharge rate, he said if the bus company did not charge the 10 per cent, they will not be able to increase the number of buses according to the needs of the public during the festive season or will not be able to pay salaries or...
“If surcharges are not allowed, maybe capacity will decrease and there will be no additional services,“ he said in a press conference here today. The Land Public Transport Agency on March 13 announced that the express bus fares in the economy service category had increased by 10 per cent in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration from April 4 to 17.