Jom Naik Bas!

New and existing express bus operators are launching their new services every now and then. The following is the list of operators that Jom Naik Bas! have compiled for your reference. Jom Naik Bas! appreciates if any mistakes are corrected and new inputs to the list. This list will include all new services irregardless of single- or double-decker services and will be updated with new services regularly. All new services will be displayed for a period of 3 months after the service implementation date, and will be removed thereafter.

September 2009

Utama Ekspres

Utama Ekspres utilises its two new MAN 24.400 Superior Coach double-deckers on the Kuantan to Kuala Perlis route. The service will also call at Temerloh, Ipoh, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Changloon and Kangar.

Cepat Ekspres

Also using the MAN 24.400 double-decker buses, Cepat Ekspres currently operates their brand-new buses on the Segamat to Kuala Lumpur via Tangkak route.

Cepat Ekspres have just launched its latest double-decker service from Segamat to Kuala Perlis via Melaka, Seremban, Ipoh, Butterworth, Sungai Petani and Alor Setar.

Plusliner Xtreme

The 72-seater Xtreme deckers are now serving the Seremban to Johor Bahru route. Jom Naik Bas! was told that the service is hugely popular among commuters and sees good loads on the buses.

The Kuala Lumpur-Kuantan service has been extended to Seremban with immediate effect. A new service is expected to be launched soon.

Cepat Sedia Ekspres

Commuters who prefers double-deckers between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur can now choose to travel on Cepat Sedia Ekspres, which recently introduced its first Scania K124EB double-decker on the route.

SP Bumi Express

This established operator from Terengganu is now operating its fleet of Scania K124EB double-deckers on routes from its homebase in Kuala Terengganu to Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, Klang and Shah Alam. Occasionally, it will also operate on routes from its homebase to the northern states as and when it is necessary.

October 2009

Transtar Express

Transtar Express have launched their latest coach, the Transtar Classic. The Classic will operate between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur 3 times daily. Actual service will begin on 1st December 2009. Services to Genting Highlands to begin early next year.

Alisan Golden Coach Express

The existing Singapore-Kuala Lumpur-Ipoh-Penang daily service in the morning has been extended to make a stop at the Alor Gajah Toll in Melaka.

Kwok Ping Express

Another new operator has launched daily services between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur. The new service is operated by Kwok Ping Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, a prominent travel and tours operator in Malaysia.

Orange Coach

A brand-new startup from Singapore is now operating daily services to Kuala Lumpur with its two new executive-class double-decker coach.

Konsortium Bas Ekspres Semenanjung

KBES have started a new route between Kamunting and Kuala Terengganu with stops at Kuala Kangsar, Ipoh and Kuantan along the way.

November 2009

Plusliner Xtreme

Seremban residents who commute daily to Kuala Lumpur to work, has another alternative for their transport needs. Plusliner, using its new high-capacity Xtreme double-deckers have begun peak hour-only services between the two cities. The Xtreme buses will head straight to the Kuala Lumpur City Centre or KLCC. Promotional fares for the new route starts at RM5.50 (Usual fare RM6.00) and a monthly concession pass is also available at only RM198.

Nationwide Interstate Coach Express (NiCE)

NiCE has introduce several new routes from the East Coast states. These daily routes have been in operation since October.

• Kota Bharu – Kuala Terengganu – Kuantan Adult fares for Kota Bharu – Kuala Terengganu starts at RM31. Adult fares for Kota Bharu – Kuantan starts at RM68.
• Kota Bharu – Alor Setar Adult fares starts at RM75, utilising their high-decker buses.
• Kuantan – Dungun – Kuala Terengganu Adult fares for Kuantan – Kuala Terengganu starts at RM31. Adult fares for Kuantan – Dungun starts at RM27.
• Kuala Lumpur – Butterworth – Alor Setar Adult fares for Kuala Lumpur – Alor Setar starts at RM85 .

Ekspres Transnasional

Malaysia’s largest interstate bus express operator will introduce a new route between Kuantan and Ipoh via Lumut. The service will be served on the Business Class coaches. Service will commence from 15th November 2009.

• Kuantan – Ipoh – Lumut Departs at 9am and 9pm daily. Adult fare is RM47.40 (Kuantan-Lumut) and RM 40.80 (Kuantan-Ipoh).
• Lumut - Ipoh - Kuantan Departs at 9am and 9pm daily.
• Ipoh – Kuantan Departs at 11am and 11pm daily.

In a seemingly move to target medical tourists to Mahkota Medical Centre (MMC) in Melaka, Transnasional have begun services between MMC, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). This service is an extension of the existing route between Melaka Sentral and KLIA/LCCT.

Latest: Transnasional will begin a thrice daily services between Klang and Batu Pahat, via Shah Alam and Muar, from Monday 16th November 2009.

Cityliner Negeri Sembilan

The local commuter bus operator has introduced a new route between Seremban and Nilai. The service will also serve the following localities along the route:

• Lobak – Mantin – Kolej Lagenda – Pajam – Batang Benar – KTM Batang Benar – Taman Semarak

KKKL Express

KKKL Express have introduced its latest fleet of 4 brand new high-decker buses. These Nissan JA452S buses will ply the following routes with immediate effect:

• Kuala Lumpur – Johor Bahru (1 unit)
• Johor Bahru – Melaka (1 unit)
• Johor Bahru – Ipoh (2 units)

This is an addition to the current two Scania K124IB high-deck buses which will serve the Kuala Lumpur – Batu Pahat route.

Ekspres Mayang Sari

The Muar-based Ekspres Mayang Sari have introduced a new route between Melaka and Kota Bharu. The service will also call at Muar and Kuala Terengganu on both directions. The new sksBus P11C single-deck coach is deployed on this route which leaves Melaka at 8pm daily.

December 2009

Eskpres Mesra Liner

A new operator, Ekspres Mesra Liner, has introduced its latest route between Seremban and Kuala Perlis, with stops at Butterworth, Sungai Petani, Alor Setar, Changloon and Kangar. This is a new addition to its current route between Kota Bharu and Penang. The service will depart Terminal 2 Seremban twice daily at 11.30am and 11.30pm. The new sksBus P11C Super-VIP single-deck coach is deployed on this route.

Ekspres Transnasional

Transnasional expands its domestic interstate services with a new route commencing 1st December 2009. The new service will operate between Teluk Intan and Alor Setar, via Kampar, Ipoh and Sungai Petani. The Club Class coach will be deployed on this service.

Also starting on 1st December 2009 is a new route operating between Kangar and Kuala Terengganu, with stops at Kuala Perlis, Alor Setar and Sungai Petani. The new service will be served on the Business Class coach.

The Kuala Lumpur – Taiping service will be enhanced with stops at Changkat Jering and Simpang.

With immediate effect, all trips on the Melaka – Johor Bahru service will be operated by the new Daewoo Club Class buses which runs on CNG. These environmentally-friendly buses will also be operated on the Kuala Lumpur – Kluang service which was re-introduced recently.

KKKL Express

The existing Batu Pahat – Kuala Terengganu route has been enhanced with an extension to Kota Bharu in Kelantan. Other operating details remains unchanged for now. The service will still make stops at Muar, Segamat and Kuantan, served by the Volvo B7R single-deck coach.

Plusliner

Introduction of a new service between Kuala Lumpur and Sungai Petani, from 1st December 2009.