BUTTERWORTH, April 5 – Express buses travelling on a trip of more than 300 kilometres are required to have second drivers for passenger safety.
Penang Road Transport (JPJ) director Zulkifly Ismail said the regulation also applies for journeys exceeding four hours to ensure drivers get enough rest, thereby reducing the risk of accidents, especially involving fatal accidents.
“Express buses on journeys exceeding 300km require a second driver, but many express bus operators fail to provide this.
“The normal reason we get is that the second driver will take over at the next terminal, but the rules stipulate that two drivers are required when starting the journey,” he said.
Zulkifly said express buses found travelling without a second driver would not be allowed to start their journey.
