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Rapid Penang to ply two more routes
BUTTERWORTH: Rapid Penang will extend its network by two more routes - Balik Pulau - Air Itam on the island and Kepala Batas - Pinang Tunggal - on the mainland, effective tomorrow.
Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said the new routes were aimed at providing better services to the people.
“The provision of an efficient, effective and comprehensive public transport system in Penang is our main objective,'' he said after opening a micro finance centre at BSN Bagan Ajam here yesterday.
Presently, Rapid Penang has 33 routes on the island and mainland.
Nor Mohamed said he was very happy with the performance of Rapid Penang since its buses hit Penang roads on Aug 1.
“Someone asked me for how long would Rapid Penang buses continue to be clean. And, my reply was that it would be forever.
“We have full-time cleaners to keep the buses clean at the Weld Quay depot. The lightings inside the buses are also bright to promote a safe atmosphere,” the minister said.
On the ticket price war among private bus operators in Penang, Nor Mohamed said: “That is quite normal. As long as the alternative bus services are comfortable and meet the people’s needs, we are happy.”
The other two bus companies, Milan and KGN also reportedly reduced their fares since the 'colonization' by Rapid Penang.
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