Renting a Mini bus to go Malaysia

[Icarus]

Hi all, my friends and i are planning a trip up north... thinking of renting a mini-bus... around 15 of us.

Anyone can recommend lobang for this?

[Bullterrier]

You can rent those from Malaysia and they can come into SG to pick you guys up and send you guys back after the trip. We used to do this for our diving and fishing trips. I dont have the contacts but I am sure some of the brothers here will be able to provide.

[IronNeo]

You may try out this transportation service providers. Affordable and reliable.

 

Their website is www.msttransport.com

[ChickenMob]

You may try out this transportation service providers. Affordable and reliable.

 

Their website is www.msttransport.com

 

I think he came back from the trip 3 years plus ago already.

[Kopites]

A behind the scene of long distance bus journey to Malaysia.

Diana Ser. 

 

[13177]

On 4/22/2024 at 10:01 PM, Kopites said:

A behind the scene of long distance bus journey to Malaysia.

Diana Ser. 

 

Such graveyard timing express bus to malaysia has been around for don't know how many decades liao. I remember when i was young, took many of such express bus to KL and malacca and even further, and never thought of unsafe. Luckily still alive until today. This is not something new.

Many times don't think too much, don't worry too much, ignorance is bliss.

Edited April 22 by 13177

[Mkl22]

I’ll pay and fly or drive. No way will I ever risk again. 
Or just don’t go. 

Edited April 22 by Mkl22

[inlinesix]

I have been traveling In express bus during the day whenever I travel solo.

Edited April 22 by inlinesix

[13177]

On 4/22/2024 at 10:29 PM, Mkl22 said:

I’ll pay and fly or drive. No way will I ever risk again. 
Or just don’t go. 

Risk again? You have bad experience with express bus before?

[teomingern]

On 4/22/2024 at 10:29 PM, Mkl22 said:

I’ll pay and fly or drive. No way will I ever risk again. 
Or just don’t go. 

Night bus I wouldn't take lar... tried once when I was very little on my dad's company trip to Genting Highlands... I don't remember much except that it was quite uncomfortable and my parents were worried about safety... I tried again in Cambodia much later and it was a lie-flat type night bus and it was scary even though we reached safely - possibly cos there were no lights on the 'highway' between Phnom Penh & Siem Reap...

Day bus I think is safer and can consider...

[13177]

On 4/23/2024 at 6:50 AM, teomingern said:

Night bus I wouldn't take lar... tried once when I was very little on my dad's company trip to Genting Highlands... I don't remember much except that it was quite uncomfortable and my parents were worried about safety... I tried again in Cambodia much later and it was a lie-flat type night bus and it was scary even though we reached safely - possibly cos there were no lights on the 'highway' between Phnom Penh & Siem Reap...

Day bus I think is safer and can consider...

Usually no lights on the highway, even malaysia highway also don't have.

Night bus i only find it is very cold in the bus, esp if you are not prepare well with sweater etc. The longer distance you take, the bus become more colder. I remember i took a night bus to Penang, the bus was like freezer esp when reached 3-4am.

[Hamburger]

Better to be cold than hot.

Anyway most coach drivers are bochup attitude and will switch lane with no regards for vehicles coming from the rear. Fast or slow.

[Davidklt]

I dont dislike the bus...the only thing I dont like is the lack of toilet.

On a plane, at least you can go to the toilet almost any time.

Edited April 23 by Davidklt

[13177]

On 4/23/2024 at 9:46 AM, Davidklt said:

I dont dislike the bus...the only thing I dont like is the lack of toilet.

On a plane, at least you can go to the toilet almost any time.

Some of these express bus do have a toilet at the rear, but see if you want to use it. Express do stop at R&R point, so still got chance to go toilet. 

[serenade]

I use Aeroline to get to KL city centre. Top class service. Meals/drinks served on board with butler service and on-board toilet. Have their own rest stop which is very clean. The drivers stick to the speed limit and the coach  is top class comfortable. Singapore end-point is at Harbourfront. KL is at Bt Bintang hotel which means can have a nice meal and clean toilet before departure.

No concerns with road safety. Not cheap compared to mass market, but my life is worth more.

[13177]

On 4/23/2024 at 10:12 AM, serenade said:

I use Aeroline to get to KL city centre. Top class service. Meals/drinks served on board with butler service and on-board toilet. Have their own rest stop which is very clean. The drivers stick to the speed limit and the coach  is top class comfortable. Singapore end-point is at Harbourfront. KL is at Bt Bintang hotel which means can have a nice meal and clean toilet before departure.

No concerns with road safety. Not cheap compared to mass market, but my life is worth more.

How much is the bus ticket?

[serenade]

https://www.aeroline.com.sg/

$50 one-way. Book in MY is cheaper.

[Stary]

On 4/22/2024 at 10:01 PM, Kopites said:

A behind the scene of long distance bus journey to Malaysia.

Diana Ser. 

 

 

I have taken so many of these night and day busses alone since I was 17 years old... 

I have no issues with them. 

I think if someone want to pick-out accidents, there will always be some.  

The real question they should answer is , what are the statistics and probability of these night busses accidents?

Even planes had accidents.  But what are the stats? Is it enough to forgo air-travel?

Hope people use some critical thinking skills please...

 

Edited April 23 by Starry