Motorists joining the Chinese New Year balik kampung exodus this year will enjoy discounts and free tolls from 17 highway concessionaires.
Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor, who announced the "ang pow" offer, said concessionaires should offer similar gifts during other festivals and Merdeka Day to fulfil their social obligation.
Speaking after launching his ministry's road safety campaign for Chinese New Year here yesterday, Shaziman said there were 26 toll concessionaires in the country but some were not financially well-off to provide "ang pow" to users.
"The traffic volume during the Chinese New Year period this year is expected to exceed the 5.42 million mark of last year."Motorists are not only leaving cities but also small towns and rural areas.
"However, in accordance with the theme of this year's road safety campaign to encourage the use of public transport, I hope public transport operators will accommodate more travellers by upgrading their services."
He called on express bus operators to enhance the safety of their services, in particular assuring the commitment of their drivers to safety. He said there was also a need to review the speed limit of double-decker buses.
He added that between April and December, his ministry had upgraded 10 of 30 accident-prone road areas.
To all my family, friends and colleagues and you out there travelling on the highway, safe journey and enjoy the trip! :D
NST Online
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