Transport Ministry pledges to improve welfare of bus drivers
Transport Minister Anthony Loke says Prasarana is holding roadshows to recruit more bus drivers. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, July 11, 2023.
Loke said this in response to a recent media report where the Transport Workers’ Union had urged the government to resolve the shortage of bus drivers in the country by addressing problems such as high operating costs, low revenue and fierce competition that make it difficult for bus operators to recruit drivers.
He said it is necessary to ensure government resources and allocations used for the purpose are well spent and fully maximised in value.
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