Penang Road Transport Department mandates express buses over 300 km/4 hours to have a second driver for safety.

Penang Road Transport Department (JPJ) mandates express buses traveling over 300 km or 4 hours to have a second driver. This rule aims to ensure driver rest and reduce accident risks. Many express bus operators fail to provide a second driver, citing that the driver would take over at the next terminal. Since April 1, a total of 121 buses were inspected, with five found non-compliant and taken action against.