Datuk Hasbi Habibollah stated that the Transport Ministry has been receiving feedback on the proposal to increase school bus fares for the upcoming new academic session in March. However, no decision has been made on the matter so far. The Deputy Transport Minister emphasized that the issue needs careful consideration as it involves various parties, particularly parents. At this time, there have been no further discussions with any associations or school bus operators.
“The reality is that all of this needs to be studied because everyone has their role, especially parents, so we have not made any decisions about it,” said Datuk Hasbi Habibollah when questioned by reporters after the opening ceremony of the Training and Driving Test Circuit at the Melaka Road Transport Department (JPJ) Academy in Tiang Dua on Monday (Jan 15).
The opening ceremony was officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh and was also attended by Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Rospiagos Taha.
On Sunday (Jan 14), newspapers reported that school bus fares for the upcoming new academic session are expected to increase due to rising operating and maintenance costs, especially in urban areas such as the Klang Valley. According to the president of the Federation of Malaysian School Bus Associations, Amali Munif Rahmat, the price increase is not uniform and will depend on the operator running the operation. – Bernama
