George Town to go car-free on Sundays
Lim declared today that selected roads in George Town will be car-free every Sunday from December 11. — file pic
The state government began planning the initiative with the Penang Municipal Council three months ago, he said.
Lim also announced the state government has been directed to raise the award to trishaw riders who turn up in the heritage zone every Sunday between 7am and 5pm to promote a green lifestyle to RM100 a month.
"No vehicles or motorcycles will be allowed in these Car Free Day zones, only bicycles and trishaws. This will assist trishaw riders in drawing an additional source of income," Lim, who is also DAP secretary-general, said in a media statement today.
He said the George Town Car Free Day initiative, which he said was the first in the country, was aimed at shrinking the state's carbon footprint and helping lower-income groups raise their income at the same time.
Previously, trishaw riders were given the RM100 aid once every two months. Those who participate in the campaign every Sunday will also get a RM20 bonus, on condition they register with the Penang Tourism Department headed by state executive councillor, Danny Law.
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