SHAH ALAM — The government, through the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), will monitor any increase in express bus ticket prices ahead of this Aidilfitri festive season, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

He said APAD will take action against any drastic or unreasonable price increases as express bus company operators have been given the green light to impose a 10 per cent surcharge during the festive season.

SHAH ALAM — The government, through the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), will monitor any increase in express bus ticket prices ahead of this Aidilfitri festive season, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

He said APAD will take action against any drastic or unreasonable price increases as express bus company operators have been given the green light to impose a 10 per cent surcharge during the festive season.

Loke had said in March last year that the 10 per cent surcharge for express bus fares during festive seasons is justified by taking into account several aspects including additional bus service capacity and payment for bus hire.

He added that the 10 per cent surcharge increase is not a new thing but has been implemented in the past 20 years during the festive season, which is (allowed) a week before and a week after the festival day.