Cars banned from passing through Second Link bus lane
Starting 16 June, private cars, ride-hailing vehicles, and taxis will be prohibited from using the Second Link bus lane at the Sultan Abu Bakar Building (KSAB) in Johor Bahru.
Violators will be asked to U-turn to their original route and may even face fines.
Source: Causeway Link
On Saturday (1 June), Malaysian authorities began an adaptation period to inform drivers of the new regulation.
On 1 July, they will start issuing tickets to violators.
Official implementation on 16 June
According to China Press, a notice was posted at the KSAB on May 15 announcing this new regulation.
A signboard was also put up stating that only buses are allowed to use the bus lane and that cars are prohibited from picking up passengers, dropping them off, or passing through.
Source: Imigresen Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar on Facebook
On 1 June, there began an adaptation period during which auxiliary police informed drivers of the new rule. However, the measure will only be officially implemented on 16 June.
Until 3o June, drivers will be disallowed from taking or dropping off passengers on the bus lane and will be asked to return to their original route.
Starting 1 July, tickets will be issued to drivers who violate the rules.
Public urged to wait for cross-river buses at other locations
Additionally, authorities are urging the public to wait for cross-river buses at other locations. These include:
- Gelang Patah Bus Terminal
- Sunway Big Box Iskandar Puteri
- AEON Bukit Indah, Johor Bahru
- Perling Mall, Johor Bahru
- Forest City
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Featured image adapted from Causeway Link, Imigresen Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar on Facebook
