21.   A spate of accidents involving express buses had also raised concern among the public.

22.   A spate of crashes involving express buses had also raised concern among the public.

23.   Additional buses managed by express bus companies based at the Putra bus stop will operate out of the Jalan Pekeliling bus stop.

24.   Ahmad 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.

25.   Ahmad said the operation was launched following complaints by the public about the high fares charged by the express bus company.

26.   Asked if the Ministry had given a timeframe to the tour and express bus operators to install the device, Mohd Ali said it did not.

27.   Besides, he said express bus companies were not allowed to hire the buses of other companies without the prior approval of the department.

28.   But they cannot ferret out tired drivers of express buses.

29.   Coupled with the effects of the economic slowdown, some express bus operators are facing loan repayment problems while grappling with significantly reduced load factors.

30.   Citing Naeila, the Minister said the review revealed that the company had bought permits from individuals licensed to operate express buses.