Many express bus drivers face low pay, earning as little as RM45 for over 10 hours of driving, forcing them to work without co-drivers despite risks of fatigue and road crashes. Some drivers revealed the situation during interviews at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS), citing minimal salaries and constant fines for trivial matters.
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Express Bus Drivers Face Low Pay and Long Hours
Limited rest, poor road conditions, and insufficient street lighting along major routes further complicate their work. The driver shortage, with 5,000 vacancies, impacts compliance with the second-driver rule.
Pan Malaysia Bus Operators Association warns this threatens industry viability. Drivers call for better welfare and support from operators.
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