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12 January 2015
SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar had mooted the idea to introduce the tuk-tuk here as a cheaper alternative to taxis in the suburbs.
SPAD is mulling the introduction of tuk tuk’s as an urban feeder service for townships and housing estates to ferry passengers from LRT, KTM and future MRT stations as well as public transit hubs.
23 January 2015
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‘Tuk tuk’ a suggestion, says SPAD
Last updated on 23 January 2015 – 07:43pm
KUALA LUMPUR: The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) today said the idea to introduce the motorised tricycle popularly known as the “tuk tuk” by the end of the year was just a suggestion to provoke discussion among the public about cheaper alternatives to public transport.
“We just said that it was an interesting idea because other Asean cities have introduced it,” SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar said.
“We just thought that it would be an interesting form of para-transit. We must get used to public discussion, when we (SPAD) come out with any statement, we can’t just decide, we do not have the power, we just want to provoke discussion among the public,” he said, adding that the prime minister had already advised SPAD to engage the public when implementing any transport programme.
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tut-tut:
Mr. Chow SPAD has answered & noted my complaint. Hopefully they will be rational to see its a regressive idea #tuktuk
s h a h r i m @erisjemadi @Twit_A_Taxi @TaxiMonger @myEasyTaxi Mixed reactions to #SPAD #tuktuk idea http://www.thesundaily.my/news/1294889
Mixed reactions to tuk-tuk idea
Last updated on 13 January 2015 – 10:29pm
A Thai electric tuk-tuk.
PETALING JAYA: Motorised tricycles, or popularly known as “tuk tuk”, making a presence on our roads is possible as the public voiced their support to the vehicle’s introduction as a cheaper alternative to taxis. However, transport, consumer and road safety bodies today shot down the idea by Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to introduce the vehicles as a new form of feeder service in the suburbs.
Those interviewed by theSun said they looked forward to adapt if such a form of transportation is implemented by Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD).
“I feel the motorised tricycle will definitely work because I feel it will save time instead of taking a cab and ending up in heavy traffic,” said a teenager, who wished to identify himself as Mohd Solehin.
A final-year university student who wished to be known as Vignesswaran, 24, said the move would be a dream come true for fellow college students out there as travelling by tricycle will save on expenses.
“I am glad as many students like me would finally get our chance to travel around at a cheaper fare. If it’s implemented, it is going to be efficient for students as we don’t have to walk a far distance to the bus station or Komuter Terminal from our home.”
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In KUALA LUMPUR, Association for the Improvement of Mass Transit (TRANSIT) advisor Moaz Ahmad pointed out that SPAD should ensure that existing public transport services run effectively before introducing a new type of service.
“Transit is against the tuk-tuk’ idea as it won’t offer comfort, convenience or safety advantages over taxis and buses. Adding a new type of public transport is not the solution to the current problems,” he said.
Commenting on the touted rationale that tuk tuk’s may provide higher frequency of service, Moaz said: “It doesn’t hold water. A tuk-tuk would still be stuck in the traffic as other vehicles since it is wider than a motorcycle.”
รถตุ๊กตุ๊ก(rot tuk tuk) the signature transportation of Thailand. #ReviewThailand
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Malaysiakini
11:57PM Jan 14, 2015
‘Trams better than tuk-tuk to solve KL’s congestion’
Federal Territories Minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said the ministry wanted a systematic public transport system.
“Actually, we want a busway or tramline which will be suitable for this busy, rapidly developing city. But we see the tram as a better option.”
Tengku Adnan said this to reporters when asked about the suggestion from Land Public Transport Commission (Spad) chairperson Syed Hamid Albar to introduce the tuk-tuk in solving traffic congestion in the country’s major cities, particularly Kuala Lumpur.
Photo: There are many #Batman-themed tuk tuk drivers in Sem Reap, Cambodia. But there’s only one Batman… http://tmblr.co/ZjSK7n1bV2gpq
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