Question 1
Early in
2008, the RangkaianPengangkutanIntegrasiDerasSdnBhd(RapidKL), a company
responsible for serving the light rail transit (LRT) needs of a large Eastern
city, was faced with rising operating deficits on its system. Also, because of
a fiscal austerity program at both the federal and state levels, the hope of
receiving additional subsidy support was slim.
The board of
directors of RapidKL asked the system manager to explore alternatives to
alleviate the financial plight of the system. The first suggestion made by the
manager was to institute a major cutback in service. This cutback would result
in no service after 7:00 P.M., no service on weekends, and a reduced schedule
of service during the midday period Monday through Friday.
