KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Road Transport Department had seized two tour buses after their drivers were found to have no driving licences as at 9.30am on July 2.
“The bus companies were contacted and told to send replacement drivers before they were allowed to leave at about 9.30am,” he said, adding that the companies would be issued summonses. A check on the drivers of a further 16 tour buses and five express buses came back negative for drug use. On July 1, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced a major crackdown on tour bus and van operators following the fatal accident involving a tour bus.