PAGOH: The Cabinet has asked the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) to postpone the implementation of the fare hike for public transportation as the timing is not right.
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the timing of the fare hike would coincide with the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
“The Cabinet has discussed the matter and agreed that there is a basis for the hike due to the rising costs of operation and maintenance and the last fare hike was six years ago.
“However, the timing of the hike is unsuitable because, with GST being implemented at the same time, it would further burden the public. Therefore, the Cabinet has asked that SPAD to postpone the hike,” said Muhyiddin.
GST will come into effect on Apr 1.