Restrictions on service 170
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As stated on the SBST website, with immediate effects, service 170 is not allowed by Malaysia authorites to pick up and drop off passengers outside Komtar shopping centre and KTM railway station, both in JB, until further notice.
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Tit-for-tat what, Transport Ministry refused to allow CL/SBST shuttle from SG - Senai for AirAsia pax, so M'sian transport authorities ban Sv. 170 from making stops in JB lahz! Very easy. I suspect if Transport Ministry allow for shuttle Sv. 170 will be allowed to call at these bus stops.Originally posted by tranquilice:As stated on the SBST website, with immediate effects, service 170 is not allowed by Malaysia authorites to pick up and drop off passengers outside Komtar shopping centre and KTM railway station, both in JB, until further notice.
This also serves to divert pax whose main destination is to City Square to switch to Causeway Link. This is seemingly like protectionism.. -
I think that's not the reason. There are major construction works going on in the vicinity of the JB Immigration Checkpoint. The Malaysian government is building a bridge to replace the Causeway and developing a waterfront city along the coast. Many roads have been closed / diverted due to this project. Even the local buses will not be stopping at City Square. All bus services will be diverted to Kota Raya 2, which is the site of the old JB Bus Station. This is where the Causeway Link buses stop. There's no reason to switch as it is much easier to walk to City Square from the checkpoint than from Kota Raya 2. It's an inconvenience but it's only temporary. I hope. Maybe arragements are being made for 170 to stop at Kota Raya 2 as well?Originally posted by SBS9818A:Tit-for-tat what, Transport Ministry refused to allow CL/SBST shuttle from SG - Senai for AirAsia pax, so M'sian transport authorities ban Sv. 170 from making stops in JB lahz! Very easy. I suspect if Transport Ministry allow for shuttle Sv. 170 will be allowed to call at these bus stops.
This also serves to divert pax whose main destination is to City Square to switch to Causeway Link. This is seemingly like protectionism..
And speaking of Kota Raya 2, remember Causeway Link's proposed express route to Queen St? The buses intended for this service can be spotted there. They're MAN 18.310. -
Hello Suhirman,
Remember me? I was the one who infd you about Volvo B57 Schoolbuses at Min Xin Primary?
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Volvo B57 schoolbuses at Min Xin? At Bedok?? WHERE???Originally posted by SAN853:Hello Suhirman,
Remember me? I was the one who infd you about Volvo B57 Schoolbuses at Min Xin Primary? -
Yes, it could be possible too. We will have to go ask some drivers to find out. When were the local services diverted?Originally posted by The_Bus_Guide:I think that's not the reason. There are major construction works going on in the vicinity of the JB Immigration Checkpoint. The Malaysian government is building a bridge to replace the Causeway and developing a waterfront city along the coast. Many roads have been closed / diverted due to this project. Even the local buses will not be stopping at City Square. All bus services will be diverted to Kota Raya 2, which is the site of the old JB Bus Station. This is where the Causeway Link buses stop. There's no reason to switch as it is much easier to walk to City Square from the checkpoint than from Kota Raya 2. It's an inconvenience but it's only temporary. I hope. Maybe arragements are being made for 170 to stop at Kota Raya 2 as well?
And speaking of Kota Raya 2, remember Causeway Link's proposed express route to Queen St? The buses intended for this service can be spotted there. They're MAN 18.310.