Stricter monitoring and control of the special bus lane needs to be improved to ensure that the facility is not misused by other road users in order for the public transport system to run efficiently.

Malaysian Public Transport Users Association (4PAM) Ajit Johl said that although there were many areas around the capital with special lanes for buses, they were often 'encroached' by private vehicle users, which often led to the buses getting stuck in traffic.

"Even if the government adds special bus lanes, without supervision and strict action...it will not make a difference. Actually, we need special bus lanes that are regulated 24 hours a day, and any trespassers on the lane should be dealt with strictly.

"In addition, the local authority can also install road dividers to separate the special bus lane from those for other vehicles," he told Bernama today.

He said this in response to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's suggestion that public transport services be used more efficiently to reduce traffic congestion in the city centre.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency