PETALING JAYA: A surge in Prasarana’s rail and bus ridership suggests that public faith in the nation’s transport network is on the mend, said a leading transport expert. Describing the development as “worth cheering about”, Assoc Prof Law said it validates the effectiveness of recent operational improvements. ALSO READ : Shah Alam LRT line faces more delaysHowever, he warned that urban ridership growth this year was likely to be dampened owing to delays in the Shah Alam LRT line’s launch. Assoc Prof Law backed the government’s decision to prioritise safety and dismissed the idea of bypassing these checks to meet public expectations. “While double tracking serves longer-distance trips, the Shah Alam LRT line supports frequent urban travel.

Source: The Star January 08, 2026 00:04 UTC