Was TRX ever recognised as an approved bus terminal by APAD?

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TRX Has Not Been Recognised as an Approved Bus Terminal by APAD

The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has clarified that it has never issued any license or approval for Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) or any location within the area to function as a legal express bus terminal or transport hub. APAD's enforcement actions, which began in May 2026, are aimed at ensuring express bus operations nationwide are conducted at government-licensed terminals and transport hubs, in line with existing laws and regulations. This directive is part of ongoing efforts to promote a more orderly and safe environment for express bus services.
No License or Approval Issued for TRX

APAD has explicitly stated that it has not granted any form of license or approval for TRX to operate as a legal express bus terminal or transport hub. The agency's enforcement measures, effective from May 19, 2026, are applied universally to all express bus operators, covering boarding and disembarking activities at unlicensed locations. This policy aims to enhance passenger safety, alleviate city centre congestion, and promote the effective utilisation of structured public transport infrastructure.
Duration of Operations Does Not Confer Terminal Status

The agency stressed that the length of time an operator has been functioning at a particular location does not automatically grant that location official terminal status. This clarification addresses potential misconceptions that prolonged operations at a site could imply its legitimacy as a bus terminal. Furthermore, TRX itself has not submitted any application to APAD to be recognised or licensed as a bus terminal.
Moratorium Granted During Transition Period

Following the takeover of a site by a private developer for redevelopment in January 2026, which led to the cessation of express bus services by an operator, APAD had granted a temporary enforcement moratorium. This grace period was intended to allow operators sufficient time to relocate to government-licensed terminals. However, this moratorium did not signify any recognition of TRX as an approved terminal, but rather facilitated a transition period for operators.
Enforcement Action Taken After Grace Period

Despite the provision of a grace period of nearly five months, one express bus operator continued to refuse relocation to an authorised terminal. Consequently, APAD initiated enforcement action in May 2026 to ensure full compliance with regulations. APAD has since approved several alternative locations as legal transport hubs, including Lalaport, IOI City Mall Putrajaya, and 1 Utama, alongside integrated terminals such as Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) and Terminal Bersepadu Gombak (TBG), to provide safe and structured facilities for operators.

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