Cabinet to consider hike in bus fares next week

KUALA KANGSAR: New bus and taxi fares will be presented to the Cabinet for approval next week, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.
He said the new fares would cover taxis, express, feeder, school and standard bus service.
"I have studied and approved the proposal by LPKP (Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board). I have to get feedback from all ministries before presenting it to the Cabinet," he told reporters at Kati near here Sunday.
The Cabinet could only discuss the new fares next week (early June) as it had other pressing matters on the agenda including the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) issue.
Nazri, however, declined to reveal the increase proposed as it involved many sectors but said it would not burden the people.
"We always consider the interest of operators and consumers before making a decision. How can we expect good service if the operators can't make money?” he asked.
The government was said to have agreed to a 30% increase although the operators had asked for a 60-100% increase. - Bernama

Source from The Star online

This really is not GOOD news for ppl like me that use public transport...
Why now in current economic situation ???
Look like have to eat bread & maggi/cintan again???