EXPRESS buses on a journey of more than 300km are required to have a second driver for passenger safety.
Penang Road Transport (JPJ) director Zulkifly Ismail said this would ensure drivers get enough rest, thereby reducing the risk of road crashes and fatalities.
"Express buses on journeys exceeding 300km require a second driver, but many express bus operators fail to provide this.
"The reason we get is that the second driver (instead of travelling on the bus) will take over at the next terminal, but the rules stipulate that two drivers are required when starting the journey," he was quoted as saying in a Bernama report.
He said express buses that fail to have a second driver will not be allowed to start their journey. – April 5, 2024.
