Efficient, accessible, affordable, and well-maintained public transportation for all segments of society is the dream of every citizen regardless of origin. However, the prioritisation of private vehicle ownership in Malaysia has disrupted and neglected the development of our public transportation infrastructure. Consequently, Malaysians are forced to depend on private vehicles due to the government’s failure in providing efficient public transportation, especially in Klang Valley and other cities.
HARAPAN is determined to expand the coverage of public transportation to ensure that the rakyat’s welfare is taken care of and at the same time, reduce pollution and dependency on fuel. A developed city cannot exist without a robust public transportation network.
Ease of Access, Ease of Travel
We must ensure that public transportation is not only accessible but also properly equipped and innovative to allow users to easily reach their destinations. This includes making sure that 80% of urban areas will have bus stops and train stations within 10 minutes of walking. The waiting period for any public transportation services, especially buses, should not be more than 10 minutes. To fulfil these requirements, we will need 10,000 buses for cities throughout Malaysia and 7,000 will operate within Klang Valley.
Fare Limit
Aside from the RM50 monthly pass, we can also introduce a fare limit of RM5 per day to encourage more citizens to use public transportation, especially those who are not daily users.
Regulation and Legalisation of Micro Mobility
HARAPAN will push forward regulation and legalisation of micro mobility such as e-scooters and e-bikes to ensure that first and last mile connections are made available in areas which are covered by any form of public transportation.
Transportation Voucher
The government can partner with rideshare services such as Grab to offer transportation vouchers for those going to transit stations. This offer can be priced at RM5 per voucher and up to 10 vouchers will be given via e-wallet to be used for any trips that begin or end at LRT, MRT, monorail, KTM, and bus stations throughout the country.
Expanding Payment Methods
Expanding payment methods to include debit cards and e-wallets compared to the current system of only allowing Touch N’ Go.