SEREMBAN, Jan 27 — North South Speed Sdn Bhd owner Chong Ming Wah denied his A-Class buses were plying an illegal express route from here to Kuala Lumpur.

With over 30 years experience in the bus industry, Chong said the allegations were untrue although he confirmed the company was issued a permit for a stage bus and not for an express bus.

“When the route was given to us, our ultimate aim was to cater for those travelling from Seremban to Kuala Lumpur,” he told Malay Mail.

“The route was surveyed by the Commercial Vehicle Licencing Board (LPKP) and the two stops given to us between Seremban and Kuala Lumpur are Serdang and Nilai.”

He said as of now, there were three routes designated to A-Class which are Port Dickson to Seremban, Port Dickson to Seremban to Kuala Lumpur and Seremban to Kuala Lumpur.

“Our buses cater for Seremban folks who travel to Kuala Lumpur for work and we do not make stops in the morning going straight to Kuala Lumpur.”

Asked why, Chong said the stage bus route costs him more as the route was longer.

“If we make the stage bus stop, that is an extra 30km. Who is going to pay me?”

When it was pointed out to him that his permit required him to make stops, he insisted: “No, it is a matter of interpretation. There is a misunderstanding and misinterpretation.”

Chong said should there be any violations by bus drivers on their route, it could be detected through the Global Positioning System (GPS) installed in 12 units of A-Class buses.

“All my buses are fitted with GPS and it is monitored by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD).”

Chong believes that A-Class is providing the best service for travellers from Seremban to Kuala Lumpur.

“If it was not for our good services, SPAD would not have come to our event.”