• klseesea
• Aug 4,2008
• In: KL City

Bandar Tasik Selatan Integrated Terminal

What public transport users can expect.

Construction of the integrated transport hub in Bandar Tasik Selatan has finally begun after being several years on hold. It will handle busses from the south and connect commuters to KL city via train, light rail, express rail, city busses and taxi as well as reduce congestion around Pudu Raya Terminal.

- the automatic fare collection system is being upgraded to allow commuters to use one ticket for different modes of transport across the RapidKL network of bus an light rail transport.

- More Touch ‘n Go reader are to be installed at all gates.

- Feeder bus services, signages and information boards are being improved. More sheltered walkways will be built.

-Additional train-sets with larger passenger capacity are being acquired for the Kelana Jaya LRT line, which could be put into service from end 2009. These will be able to double the number of passengers being carried today.

- RapidKL plans to increase the frequency of busses along existing routes. It is now aggressively recruiting bus drivers to enable this moves.

- RapidKL is talking to local authorities to improve provisions for bus lances and bus stops.

- CLB has re-opened applications for taxi permits. It says between 3,000 and 4,000 new taxis are needed to effectively service the Klang Valley.

- The Sri Rampai LRT station will be opened in late 2009. Extensions to existing LRT  lines are being planned. New LRT and monorail lines are being planned for the long term.

- For additional safety and security, more CCTVs, security staff and additional lighting will be put in place.

Related Article

• No Related Post