Everyone is chasing for a time, especially the truckers. Truckers have sometimes erratic schedules that requires them to be very punctual in delivering the goods. Here is the win - win situation if public transport was to be used more: As a transporter you save time as the roads are clearer, thus better suited for your needs.
Deploying an extensive public transport network is also one way to reduce road accidents. If the number of accidents decrease, truckers will have a smoother journey. In terms of insurance premiums, this is also beneficial as the number of incidents involving trucks may be reduced. Naturally, this is the safety benefits for everyone.
Traffic and congested roads can further lead to increased stress levels which can make anyone feel uncomfortable. Obviously, it is not healthy for a truck driver to start the day with a high stress level as their job is “living” on and with the road every day.
Apart from that, pollution will be decreased and everyone can breathe fresher air again instead of breathing the exhaust fumes from vehicles. “Already 70% of air pollution in Malaysia's cities is caused by what environmental statisticians quaintly call mobile sources. Deterioration in air quality will directly have adverse impact on the health of city residents. So no matter how you cut it, whether you consider time wasted, air quality or human health, there is no getting around the fact that relying on private motor vehicles to satisfy our mobility needs is simply not tenable” said YBhg Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Syed Hamid Albar, Chairman of S.P.A.D.