KUALA LUMPUR: The government plans to invest RM450 million to acquire up to 500 electric buses of various sizes to boost public transport in selected cities nationwide. Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng said the move was to demonstrate the government’s commitment in improving public transport and nurture cleaner and greener cities. “The government is committed to enhance the mobility of Malaysians by reducing transport costs and improving infrastructure by prioritising public transport. “In January, the government introduced My50 and My100 monthly travel passes providing unlimited travel on all rail and bus services under RapidKL. “Subsequently, the government launched Pas Mutiara for RM50 in Pulau Pinang, providing unlimited travel in a month on Rapid buses and Rapid Ferry.

Source: New Strait Times October 11, 2019 12:33 UTC