M'sian stage bus companies winding down
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I think lots of stage bus (bas berhenti henti) are closing down in domino effect.
Articles found on M'sian Chinese press
1) http://www.chinapress.com.my/node/278253
Article mentioned that in the first place, the bus co uses the profitable Bas Ekspress services to cover the loss making stage svs. Ends up w/ so much competition, it made stage bus unsustainable to upkeep.
Many bus co have ceased operating stage buses.
2) http://www.nanyang.com.my/node/392258?tid=512
Article mentioned that between JB Larkin & KL, there's 40 operators with 250 buses plying. Ends up everyone has only on avg 5 to 6 pax per trip.
3) http://www.nanyang.com/node/411156?tid=460
Article made mention that at the going rate, most of the stage operators would end up in burst..
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One of my relative's place no more stage bus plying the kampong
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public transport in cities heavily dependent on private transport requires heavy subsidies to attract people to take them, to compensate for the inconvenience and extra travelling duration.
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Originally posted by ^tamago^:
public transport in cities heavily dependent on private transport requires heavy subsidies to attract people to take them, to compensate for the convenience and extra travelling duration.
Which is why many of them operates express coach svs which used to be pretty profitable.Now even express coach biz is alrdy saturated
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Originally posted by sbst275:
Which is why many of them operates express coach svs which used to be pretty profitable.Now even express coach biz is alrdy saturated
as time goes by, some operators will call it quits even.
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Originally posted by ^tamago^:
as time goes by, some operators will call it quits even.
saw articles of the LNY ticket sales situation...SIN - Melaka sold out.. But Larkin - Melaka aplenty...
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Lien Hock Bus shutdown its 506 route from Butterworth to Kulim. I missed that bus. lol.
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almost everyone drives a car or motorcycle in MY, hence bus demand is decreasing.....
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Shocking thing is, even bus operator at Selangor also has problems surviving.
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The problem has been in existence for more than a decade already. Just look at Transitlink JB, Transitlink PW, GML Line, Milan Travel and many more. The problem made headlines ever since Cityliner Negeri Sembilan and Cityliner SKMK (Kelantan) decided to cease operations. Not to mention, these operators are government-linked.
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A lot of malaysian own cars (including selangor), not shocking leh....
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Originally posted by Superbus:
The problem has been in existence for more than a decade already. Just look at Transitlink JB, Transitlink PW, GML Line, Milan Travel and many more. The problem made headlines ever since Cityliner Negeri Sembilan and Cityliner SKMK (Kelantan) decided to cease operations. Not to mention, these operators are government-linked.
transit link JB... now known as city bus. (just using transit link buses to paint over to city bus nia).. sooner or later also gone... causeway link is too strong and got newer buses...
transit link PW and milan travel.. penang based? gone liao lor... after competition with rapid pg.... rapid pg boleh!
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Originally posted by PJ_Quek:
transit link JB... now known as city bus. (just using transit link buses to paint over to city bus nia).. sooner or later also gone... causeway link is too strong and got newer buses...
transit link PW and milan travel.. penang based? gone liao lor... after competition with rapid pg.... rapid pg boleh!
Haha thats why.
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What about Metrobus and Triton in KL? How are they coping?
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Originally posted by iveco:
What about Metrobus and Triton in KL? How are they coping?
Triton has long gone into the history books. Handal Indah took over its assets and routes. The only remaining 'active fleet' are those in JB. Handal Indah operates these routes using Triton-registered buses due to permit issues.
Metrobus, on the other hand, is doing fine, so far. Metrobus operates a very unique system where buses were leased to individuals for them to operate the services. Metrobus merely owned the buses and permits, whereas the operational aspects such as scheduling, manpower and maintenance are left to the lessees. They are not bleeding, but they are not doing too well either.
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Bus operater of malaysia largely depends on SG bis.
All go genting
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Originally posted by Superbus:
Triton has long gone into the history books. Handal Indah took over its assets and routes. The only remaining 'active fleet' are those in JB. Handal Indah operates these routes using Triton-registered buses due to permit issues.
Metrobus, on the other hand, is doing fine, so far. Metrobus operates a very unique system where buses were leased to individuals for them to operate the services. Metrobus merely owned the buses and permits, whereas the operational aspects such as scheduling, manpower and maintenance are left to the lessees. They are not bleeding, but they are not doing too well either.
So the Triton Lances in KL have been repainted into CW livery? Anyway, Metrobus appears to be running its operations using what appears to be a franchise system.
What about bus routes in Perak? Anyone has any ideas if they are fine?