S'gor govt invites qualified firms to send proposals for transit project

The Selangor government has invited interested and qualified companies to join the request for proposals (RFP) process for the demand-responsive transit (DRT) project, which opened yesterday and will run until April 7.

The Selangor Menteri Besar (Incorporation) or Selangor MBI informed that the DRT RFP briefing session will take place on Friday (March 14), and further information can be obtained through the its website.

“The deadline for submission of the RFP is before noon, April 7,” it said in a statement yesterday, adding that the existing DRT services are also expected to experience some disruption as incentives for existing operators have been stopped until the official appointment of operators is made during the RFP implementation period.

“The full implementation (of the DRT) is expected to commence in May. Therefore, consumers are requested to check for any service changes or disruptions through the existing DRT service application to manage their travel plans to their desired destinations,” the statement said.

The Selangor government had previously implemented the DRT pilot project from Nov 21, 2023, to July 31, 2024, in eight zones of several local authority areas in the state.

“During the period, the use of DRT recorded a total of 73,389 ridership, thus achieving the main target in increasing public awareness of the service.

“The project is expected to meet the demand of residents and visitors in Selangor in realising more efficient and flexible travel at an affordable price,” the statement said.

Smart bus replacement

DRT refers to a transportation system that adapts routes and schedules based on the specific needs of passengers while also aiming to provide more flexible and efficient transportation options, especially for the connection of the first and last mile of a journey.

On Oct 10, 2023, the media reported that the Selangor government will introduce a DRT system aimed at replacing the Selangor Smart Bus facility in high-density areas and narrow lanes in the future.

According to state Investment, Trade and Mobility exco Ng Sze Han, the DRT system prioritises passenger transport to increase the use of major public transport such as rail and buses.

- Bernama

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