31.   Dr Ling said another measure agreed by the Cabinet was the installation of speed control devices on tour and express buses.

32.   Early this year, there were numerous crashes involving express buses.

33.   Express bus service permits were issued freely without regard to passenger traffic.

34.   Feedback received by the Pan Malayan Bus Operators Association point to passengers being irritated by express buses which have been granted permits to stop at every town.

35.   He also warned express bus companies in Selangor that they were not authorised to increase their fares.

36.   He said express bus operators should adhere to the rates fixed by the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board, adding that this was a condition of their permits.

37.   He said the schoolbus operators would only be selling tickets if express bus operators ran out of them.

38.   He said there were cases of express bus operators in Kuala Lumpur cheating passengers, and the ministry was keeping a close watch on such incidents.

39.   Hentian Pekeliling serves short distance express buses to destinations such as Genting Highlands.

40.   He said the action of the express bus company was illegal, as all non-express buses must apply for special permits to provide extra service during the holidays.