Improving Traffic Infrastructure in a Developing Country: An Investigation into the Usage of Public Bus Transport in Malaysia |
Soh, Keng Lin
(School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Wong, Wai Peng (School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia) Chong, Chu Le (School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia) Hiew, Yan Hwan (School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia) |
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