PLUS: Plan your Raya trip
Two million vehicles are expected to be on the highways during the peak period of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season and those heading back to their hometowns are advised to plan their trips well.
PLUS Malaysia Bhd (PLUS) managing director Datuk Azman Ismail said he expected traffic volume to increase by 18% from the usual 1.7 million vehicles on normal days.
PLUS, he said, would also issue its travel time advisory (TTA) schedule to help people plan their balik kampung and balik kota travel between May 30 and June 10.
“PLUS has made various preparations in terms of highway operations and traffic distribution strategy to help drivers travel safer and more comfortably this festive season,” Azman said at a media briefing yesterday.
Those who are heading to nearer locations such as Negri Sembilan, Melaka and Selangor are advised to enter the highway after 10am.
Motorists can also get the TTA schedule via the PLUS mobile application.
The application also has an “SOS” button which allows help to be channelled immediately when turned on.
It provides real time CCTV footage from over 1,400 CCTV cameras on the highways.
“You can state your starting point and destination and it will show the traffic conditions.
“The CCTV footages are also updated every 10 seconds,” said Azman.
Motorists are advised to top up their Touch ‘n Go cards as the reload lanes on the highways will be closed from May 30 to June 11 to avoid congestion.
PLUS chief operating officer Zakaria Ahmad Zabidi advised the public, especially motorcyclists, to avoid using the emergency lanes on the highway.
“We would like to advise motorcyclists to wear bright-colour clothing to make themselves more visible, and if possible, travel during the day for better visibility,” he said.
PLUS will also place about 5,000 of its personnel on the North-South Expressway to help motorists.
Drones will also be used to facilitate traffic management at strategic locations on the highways.
Earlier, PLUS also unveiled its Hari Raya Aidilfitri video titled Tumpang which signifies the concessionaire’s endeavour to provide a meaningful journey for its customers.
Tumpang is about two men whose lives are unexpectedly intertwined.
The video also highlights the concept of silaturahim (friendship).
It can be viewed through all PLUS social media platforms as well as on YouTube.
~Courtesy of The Star~
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Monday, May 20, 2019
Melaka Sentral Terminal to be busy on Raya
Melaka Sentral Terminal to be busy on Raya
The number of people using the Melaka Sentral Terminal here is expected to double to 20,000 a day during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration compared to 10,000 on weekdays.
Melaka Chief Minister Adly Zahari said the Central Ticketing System (CTS), which began operating on March 1, would enable the terminal to cope with the increased traffic.
He said the refurbishment works of various basic infrastructure such as waiting rooms at the terminal would also reduce congestion and provide comfort to consumers.
“The use of CTS also protects passengers, primarily to avoid fraud cases and inconsistencies in ticket prices, especially during festive seasons and public holidays.
At the event, Adly presented contributions under the Self-Employed Disaster Scheme amounting to RM156,728.40 to 997 drivers of taxis or rental cars in the state, which were channelled through the Social Security Organisation (Socso).
Adly said 12 ticket counters, including one for the disabled and senior citizens, as well as 20 self-service kiosks were provided round the clock for the convenience of travellers.
Melaka Sentral Sdn Bhd has also allocated RM5mil to upgrade facilities around the terminal area in stages to ensure the services provided are of high quality.
Meanwhile, teacher Affifah Hanie Azlan, 28, who has been travelling to Klang, Selangor every weekend since August last year to visit her parents, said the system at Melaka Sentral provided comfort and convenience to her, especially in ticketing.
“The system allows me to choose the time and the bus options offered are clearer than the previous system,” she said.
Sharing her sentiment was retiree Maryani Mohd Ali, 62 who was satisfied with the infrastructure and CTS, saying it was comparable to an airport terminal.
“The first time I bought a ticket using the CTS, I was a little lost, but the staff are helpful and the designated counters for senior citizens are convenient,” she said. — Bernama
The number of people using the Melaka Sentral Terminal here is expected to double to 20,000 a day during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration compared to 10,000 on weekdays.
Melaka Chief Minister Adly Zahari said the Central Ticketing System (CTS), which began operating on March 1, would enable the terminal to cope with the increased traffic.
He said the refurbishment works of various basic infrastructure such as waiting rooms at the terminal would also reduce congestion and provide comfort to consumers.
“The use of CTS also protects passengers, primarily to avoid fraud cases and inconsistencies in ticket prices, especially during festive seasons and public holidays.
At the event, Adly presented contributions under the Self-Employed Disaster Scheme amounting to RM156,728.40 to 997 drivers of taxis or rental cars in the state, which were channelled through the Social Security Organisation (Socso).
Adly said 12 ticket counters, including one for the disabled and senior citizens, as well as 20 self-service kiosks were provided round the clock for the convenience of travellers.
Melaka Sentral Sdn Bhd has also allocated RM5mil to upgrade facilities around the terminal area in stages to ensure the services provided are of high quality.
Meanwhile, teacher Affifah Hanie Azlan, 28, who has been travelling to Klang, Selangor every weekend since August last year to visit her parents, said the system at Melaka Sentral provided comfort and convenience to her, especially in ticketing.
“The system allows me to choose the time and the bus options offered are clearer than the previous system,” she said.
Sharing her sentiment was retiree Maryani Mohd Ali, 62 who was satisfied with the infrastructure and CTS, saying it was comparable to an airport terminal.
“The first time I bought a ticket using the CTS, I was a little lost, but the staff are helpful and the designated counters for senior citizens are convenient,” she said. — Bernama
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