Some Ipohites may have noticed since several months ago there are some new air conditioned buses named "Perak Transit" (in pink color) start servicing the public for the route between Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar, which is considered as an inter-town line. Recently, there are more new Perak Transit buses in blue color running on the road occupying some intra-city routes. It seems the public transport in Ipoh will undergoing some upgrades. Hopefully this does not end up in similar fate as the previous Citybus (about 13 years ago), where air-conditioned buses did not grow further to replace all aging buses, instead slowly downgraded to non air-con and most of it eventually missing in action. However, these 30-year old monsters are surprisingly still running on the road. We can see these old buses are lining up at Hugh Low Street carrying passengers to every corner of the city.
Thank you Carlos!! Yes, that's one of the reason why Ipoh's vehicle is increasing tremendously because public transport system is not good. Anyway, with new Perak Transit buses, hope situation will improved. I will snap some photos of the new buses for sharing....
Yes, u are right. I believe many Ipohite feel shameful about the city's public transport system (including taxi). After so many years not taking bus service, I have no idea of the routes nowadays, but i think it is a mess. A major restructuring is urgently needed, or else Ipoh will be packed by more & more cars.
Ipoh, the capital city of Perak State, Malaysia, is the city that tin built. Located at the famous tin mining area, Kinta Valley, it used to be the world's largest tin mine since 19th century. Not only of its tin mine, but Ipoh also famous of its delicious food, beautiful mountain ranges, mysterious lime stone caves, attractive history & friendly citizen. Being the second in Malaysia that gain the status of city in year 1988 after Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh is one of the major cities in Malaysia with the population around 700,000. Began as a small village in 1870's, tin mine industry had brought in Chinese and Indian that boosted the town development since 1890's. The rapid growing town later upgraded to be the capital of Perak during the Japanese occupation at World War II. The rich tin resource had brought prosperity to many Ipoh miners that even make it once known as the City of Millionaires. Today, Ipoh has grown to cover a large area including the neighboring township such as Bercham, Tasek, Jelapang, Menglembu, Pengkalan, Simpang Pulai & Chemor. The city is still developing continuously while maintains its beauty of nature and harmony.
We are living in a busy world. We often have no time to appreciate the moments in our daily life. Take a break, stop & look around. There are many beautiful things, although it is simple & humble. I learn to gain a better life by appreciation & would like to share the images in my world.
Some Ipohites may have noticed since several months ago there are some new air conditioned buses named "Perak Transit" (in pink color) start servicing the public for the route between Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar, which is considered as an inter-town line. Recently, there are more new Perak Transit buses in blue color running on the road occupying some intra-city routes. It seems the public transport in Ipoh will undergoing some upgrades. Hopefully this does not end up in similar fate as the previous Citybus (about 13 years ago), where air-conditioned buses did not grow further to replace all aging buses, instead slowly downgraded to non air-con and most of it eventually missing in action. However, these 30-year old monsters are surprisingly still running on the road. We can see these old buses are lining up at Hugh Low Street carrying passengers to every corner of the city.
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Greetings.
ReplyDeleteA good public transport is important in any city. Beautiful pictures!
Thank you Carlos!!
ReplyDeleteYes, that's one of the reason why Ipoh's vehicle is increasing tremendously because public transport system is not good. Anyway, with new Perak Transit buses, hope situation will improved. I will snap some photos of the new buses for sharing....
I see them around too, but how do we know more about these buses? There are no official information about routes etc.
ReplyDeleteYes, u are right. I believe many Ipohite feel shameful about the city's public transport system (including taxi). After so many years not taking bus service, I have no idea of the routes nowadays, but i think it is a mess. A major restructuring is urgently needed, or else Ipoh will be packed by more & more cars.
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