Kuala Lumpur: motorists in three essential Malaysian cities – together with Johor Bahru – may should pay the congestion accusations if a proposal for such a mechanism that’s presently studied by the federal authorities obtains inexperienced mild.
But a Johor’s state authorities official has paid chilly water on the ground, observing that the proposal can solely work properly if there may be an environment friendly public transport system that’s applied prematurely, amongst different recommendations.
Thursday (February 27), the Minister of the Department of Prime Minister Zaliha Mustafa stated that Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur and George Town of Penang are the three cities recognized by the Federal Government for an preliminary implementation of the proposed congestion accusations.
The star reported that the minister declared in Parliament that the proposed accusations are nonetheless studied by the Malaysian Institute of Research on Road Safety and Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation.
The preliminary outcomes counsel that the accusation of congestion can cut back visitors to Kuala Lumpur as much as 20 %, reported that Malay Mail reported to the minister.
In response to the announcement of Zaliha, the president of the Committee for the works, transport and infrastructures of Johor Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh has stated that his state will not be but able to be put into observe the thought.
“For now, Johor Bahru will not be prepared for this as a result of we now have not but had a normal plan for public transport,” stated the star.
Johor’s state authorities member has additionally stated that street customers must be supplied “park choices and operating” exterior the central industrial district earlier than this coverage might be applied.
Park-and-Ride normally refers to a system for drivers to go away their autos within the parking tons and journey to the town heart by means of public transport.
