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Barnama
16-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Prasarana To Deploy Seven Shuttle Buses For Unity Week 2025 At Batu Kawan Stadium
GEORGE TOWN, July 16 (Bernama) -- Seven Rapid Penang shuttle buses will be available to transport the public to the Batu Kawan Stadium in conjunction with the national-level Unity Week 2025 celebration, from tomorrow until July 20. The Ministry of National Unity and Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) jointly announced in a statement that the free shuttle service will be provided by Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus), Prasarana's subsidiary, and the ministry's strategic partner. The initiative aims to facilitate the public in planning their journey and attending the various programmes and activities throughout the four-day event. 'For the Sungai Nibong to Batu Kawan route on the island side, those heading to the stadium can wait at the Sungai Nibong Festival Site. Operating hours are 9 am to 10.30 pm from July 17 to 19, and 9 am to 6.30 pm on July 20, with buses running at 60-minute intervals. 'For the mainland route from Seberang Jaya to Batu Kawan, there will be two pick-up points, at Hotel Blanket and Bank Rakyat Perda. The service will run from 9 am to 10.45 pm from July 17 to 19, and 9 am to 6.45 pm on July 20, with the same 60-minute intervals,' read the statement. Meanwhile, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang commended Prasarana's effort in providing the free service, which indicates its continued commitment to strengthening an inclusive and people-friendly public transport system. 'The ministry extends its utmost thanks to Prasarana Malaysia Berhad for the initiative in providing free shuttle bus service to the public,' he said. Rapid Bus acting chief executive officer Ku Jamil Zakaria said the company remains dedicated to providing shuttle bus service for the convenience of the public attending the celebration. Thirty-five activities await visitors at Unity Week 2025, including the Rumah KAMI (ethnic house) exhibition, the Kadazan Dusun and Orang Asli Ethnic Village, the Malaysia Tanah Airku exhibition, and the Susur Masa showcase by the Department of Museums Malaysia.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Food trucks at Drexel University permitted to park overnight after city council passes bill
The Brief Back in April, food trucks serving the Drexel University campus said Drexel University Public Safety officers told them enforcement of current parking laws will begin on Friday. The vendors said the overnight parking enforcement would have put them out of business. On Thursday, Philadelphia City Council passed a bill that will allow food trucks to remain parked on campus overnight. PHILADELPHIA - The operators of food trucks on the busy streets of the Drexel University campus will remain in place overnight under a bill just passed by Philadelphia City Council. What we know Around spring break, the food truck operators say they were told by the university they could no longer keep their trucks in place overnight. The food truck owners viewed the mandate to move as a death blow to their businesses dependent on their long-held spots for survival. What they're saying The KAMI food truck has served Korean meals to Drexel University students and staff for eight years. Parked on 33rd. Street just off the bustling Market Street, the truck stays in its spot overnight to hold its position and keep its customers. "This is an open spot. I would come in the morning, and somebody could be parked here. I could lose the business," said Eunhee Han, owner of KAMI. Kaylee Rodriguez is a Drexel senior working at KAMI to cover books and fees. "I was scared for my boss this is her livelihood, and it impacts the community, especially the international students," said Rodriguez. City Council member Jamier Gauthier, who represents the Drexel area, said general safety concerns about food trucks is an issue Drexel has raised before, but this time she sponsored a bill to keep the trucks parked overnight. She said, "If we can have food trucks which bring good, affordable food to campus and public safety and value food trucks as small businesses." Gauthier sees no opposition from the mayor. The bill passed with no opposition Thursday in City Council. A spokesperson for Drexel wrote the university looks forward to working with the city, adding, "so that vendors can continue to operate their businesses- -at various locations throughout the campus- -while also ensuring the safety of the community." Kaylee Rodriguez said, "honestly, it makes everyone feel seen. The city does care for these people to stay in business."
