APAD suspends Aeroline express bus services from Nov 6 to Dec 5 for licence misuse and unauthorised passenger stops.
PUTRAJAYA: The Land Public Transport Agency has confirmed the suspension of Aeroline express bus services for one month from November 6 to December 5.
APAD stated that the suspension was enforced after Zulco Sdn Bhd, the operator of the express bus service, was found to have misused its operating licence by picking up and dropping off passengers at unauthorised locations.
The company’s buses were also found to have been operating outside approved terminals without APAD’s permission on February 3, May 21, and October 10.
APAD emphasised that the suspension of the operator’s licence and vehicle permit is in accordance with Section 27 of the Land Public Transport Act 2010.
The agency noted that the company failed to comply with the conditions of its licence, particularly Articles 16 and 19 of the General Terms for Express Bus Service Level Requirements.
According to APAD, the Licence Suspension and Cancellation Committee determined on October 21 that the company was guilty of repeated violations and imposed a 30-day suspension of its operating licence.
As a result, Zulco Sdn Bhd is prohibited from operating any services under the suspended licence during this period.
This action is aimed at ensuring passenger safety and reducing traffic congestion in urban areas.
The suspension also supports the efforts of local authorities including Kuala Lumpur City Hall and other municipal bodies to create a more orderly, safe, and efficient urban environment.
APAD clarified that the company had been previously advised and warned to relocate its service operations to approved terminals but had failed to comply.
Consequently, APAD issued three show-cause letters between March 13 and October 10 for repeated violations.
The company acknowledged its infractions in official responses to APAD’s show-cause letters. – Bernama
