SHAH ALAM, June 23 — The Selangor government is mapping out gaps in the public transport network to improve first- and last-mile connectivity and reduce reliance on private vehicles, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari.
He said the state will engage with transport operators, including demand-responsive transit (DRT) providers like Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, to identify weak points in coverage and service integration.
“We can see clearly where the gaps are, and they must be addressed by the operators. We will provide subsidies to support this.
“If operators continue running services with these gaps, it would not really help, because people will still end up choosing private vehicles.
“It all comes down to accessibility and time… The people need transport (options) that fit their daily routines, whether for work or school,” Amirudin said when winding up the debate on Phase 2 of the Selangor Resilience Enhancement Package (SREP) at the Selangor State Legislative Assembly here today.
He acknowledged that commuters would choose private vehicles if public transport remains inconvenient.
According to Amirudin, the state is also reviewing broader improvements to improve integration between different modes of transport to close connectivity gaps across Selangor.
