But copying DBKL’s MYSchoolBus initiative can help address their plight and reduce congestion.
The nation’s school bus operators are manoeuvring through some challenging conditions, and if things do not change for the better, we may well see many departing the sector.The government should look closely at the MySchoolBus initiative launched by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall two years ago.
Those statistics suggest that a similar programme can be successfully implemented across the rest of the Klang Valley, especially given its current battle with severe traffic jams. It can easily be extended to other cities and towns across the country.The MySchoolBus initiative promises a lifeline for school bus operators, an integral part of our transport sector economy.
The 2024 budget raised eyebrows when it earmarked a whopping RM600 million for Prasarana to acquire additional feeder buses, particularly given that the current fleet is underutilised and provides little to no value to commuters. Those funds would be put to better use if redirected to support the implementation of the MySchoolBus programme on a national scale.School buses and their service providers have long been mischaracterised. The buses have been labelled unsafe and prone to accidents, and their operators have been accused of overcharging.This has escalated road congestion and put school bus operators on the brink.
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