Today's NST reports that the state government is looking at implementing the central area transport (CAT) system within the inner city here to ease the people's burden following the recent fuel price hike.
The system will take after the free shuttle bus service introduced by the previous Gerakan-led administration.
The shuttle service has been taken over by RapidPenang buses since last year.
The free shuttle bus service was started in 2001 and also covered tourist spots including Fort Cornwallis and Padang Kota Lama.
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said a study was under way to determine the system's viability.
Speaking to reporters after chairing the weekly state executive council meeting yesterday, Lim said the government would also seek other ways to help the needy.
