KOTA KINABALU: All members of the Sabah Express Bus Operators Council (SEBOC) are strongly against the move by government, through DBKK Holding Sdn. Bhd., to increase the counter rental at terminals around the city centre starting January 1, 2014.
Any increase will be reflected in the express bus fares, which will burden the passengers, said its president, Datuk Donald Hanapi.
He said the 20 percent ihike s too high and will burden the express bus operators.
“It is too much for us to pay 20 percent more for the counter rental when we are also facing price increases for spare parts and diesel fuel.
“We appeal to DBKK Holdings to reconsider their move and, if possible, to reduce the increase to a reasonable amount that is agreeable by all express operators,” he told The Borneo Post yesterday.
Donald explained that counter rentals have been increased from RM500 to RM700, while departure fees were increased from RM10 to RM15. DBKK Holding Sdn. Bhd. issued its circular on November 25, 2013.
“I was informed that the outcome of our recent discussion with DBKK Holding will be announced by next week, and I am hoping the increase will be reduced to a smaller quantum as we are also facing an increase in electrical bills.
“We are hoping for a reasonable announcement from DBKK Holding before the operators proceed with their plan to demonstrate against the move,” he added.
Donald also said that the council had appeal to the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) to increase the bus fare by 30 per cent to cover their expenses should DBKK Holding proceed with the 20 percent hike and the increase in spare parts, electric tariff and diesel prices.
However, Donald has assured that there will be no increase in the express bus fare as long as CVLB does not give their green light.
The Borneo Post
Any increase will be reflected in the express bus fares, which will burden the passengers, said its president, Datuk Donald Hanapi.
He said the 20 percent ihike s too high and will burden the express bus operators.
“It is too much for us to pay 20 percent more for the counter rental when we are also facing price increases for spare parts and diesel fuel.
“We appeal to DBKK Holdings to reconsider their move and, if possible, to reduce the increase to a reasonable amount that is agreeable by all express operators,” he told The Borneo Post yesterday.
Donald explained that counter rentals have been increased from RM500 to RM700, while departure fees were increased from RM10 to RM15. DBKK Holding Sdn. Bhd. issued its circular on November 25, 2013.
“I was informed that the outcome of our recent discussion with DBKK Holding will be announced by next week, and I am hoping the increase will be reduced to a smaller quantum as we are also facing an increase in electrical bills.
“We are hoping for a reasonable announcement from DBKK Holding before the operators proceed with their plan to demonstrate against the move,” he added.
Donald also said that the council had appeal to the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) to increase the bus fare by 30 per cent to cover their expenses should DBKK Holding proceed with the 20 percent hike and the increase in spare parts, electric tariff and diesel prices.
However, Donald has assured that there will be no increase in the express bus fare as long as CVLB does not give their green light.
The Borneo Post
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