Loke: We cannot stop foreigners from using public buses, but all passengers must comply with rules

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — The government cannot stop foreigners from using public buses, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said today when asked about complaints of unruly behaviour by foreigners on buses.

“We cannot stop foreigners from taking public buses,” he said.

“Public buses are public transport and everyone has the right to use them,” Loke said at a press conference after launching Rapid Penang’s electric buses at the depot in Weld Quay here.

However, Loke said all passengers, regardless of nationality, must comply with the rules and behave appropriately.