Rapid KL on-demand service expands to four new zones, including city centre
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd (Rapid Bus) will launch four new zones for its Rapid KL On-Demand service starting Monday (June 30), targeting high-traffic areas in the federal capital and key educational corridors as a strategic move to enhance urban mobility.
In a statement on Friday (June 27), Rapid Bus said the new zones are the Kuala Lumpur Central Business District (CBD), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) MRT-IOI City Mall, Kelana Jaya LRT-Taman SEA/Damansara Jaya and Gombak LRT-Taman Selaseh/International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
"One of the main zones introduced is the CBD zone, covering the Golden Triangle area, namely Jalan Imbi, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Raja Chulan, which will be served by nine vans," it said.
The service expansion aims to provide a smoother and more responsive last-mile connection for commuters travelling from rail stations or major bus stops to their final destinations in the city centre.
"With heavy traffic congestion and limited parking in the CBD, this service offers a user-friendly micro-mobility solution and supports efforts to transform Kuala Lumpur into a transit-oriented city,' the statement added.
Beyond the city centre, the service is also being extended to educational corridors such as UPM, IIUM and nearby schools to facilitate safer, more organised and flexible access for students, lecturers and staff.
Prasarana Malaysia Berhad group chief operating officer (Operations) Amir Hamdan said the introduction of the new zones reflects the company's commitment to building a public transport system that is not only inclusive but also responsive to user needs.
"Our city centre zone is designed to tackle the 'first/last-mile' issues faced by commuters in the country's busiest areas, while the education zones focus on the daily commuting needs of students and academic personnel.
"This marks the second-last rollout before the full deployment of all 300 Rapid KL On-Demand vans by early July 2025, representing another milestone towards a more sustainable and comprehensive public transport system," he said.
The Rapid KL On-Demand service guarantees a reserved seat and operates daily from 6 am to 11.30 pm via the Rapid On-Demand app, available for free on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
The promotional fare of RM1 per trip remains in place.
Payments can be made using Touch 'n Go cards, MyRapid Concession Cards, the OKU Smile Travel Pass, and unlimited travel passes such as My50, MyCity and the Family Pass.
For more information, users may visit Rapid KL's official social media pages or www.myrapid.com.my. - Bernama
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Straits Times
38 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
MRCA urges government to reconsider 8pct SST on retail rents
KUALA LUMPUR: One of the country's largest retail groups, whose members employ over 400,000 people, has called on the government to consider a further review of the eight per cent Sales and Service Tax (SST) on commercial rentals. This comes after the Finance Ministry announced an increase in the Service Tax registration threshold for commercial rentals from RM500,000 to RM1 million. Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) vice-president Dr Afendi Dahlan said while they welcomed the revision, as it would help many micro, small and medium enterprises that fall within this range, there were concerns for other players. He said businesses already faced higher overheads due to the rise in the minimum wage from RM1,500 to RM1,700, the rationalisation of diesel subsidies, higher electricity tariffs, e-invoicing and Employees Provident Fund contributions for foreign workers, among others. Afendi said rental was among the key costs for any retailer, accounting for up to 20 per cent of total costs. "Rent in a big mall can be more than RM50,000 a month and an eight per cent SST would amount to RM4,000 per outlet," he told the New Straits Times. Afendi said MRCA represented 550 members who collectively operate 44,000 outlets. "Some of our members have 200 outlets, so you can imagine how much the SST on rentals will cost them for all these outlets." Afendi said while MRCA understood the government's desire to expand the tax base, the timing was not good for retailers, particularly since sales had dropped and other costs had risen. He said MRCA was especially concerned for its struggling members. MRCA, he said, hoped that the government would consider postponing the SST on rentals or reduce the rate to two per cent. He added that MRCA, along with five other retail associations, had also proposed that the threshold be increased to RM2 million to ensure businesses remain sustainable. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has said revenue from the SST will be used to improve schools, assist the poor and support public hospitals, among other initiatives. By Robin Augustin
Borneo Post
38 minutes ago
- Borneo Post
Over RM1 million in MRP, Unifor grants disbursed for Opar's development
Billy (third right) presents a grant cheque to a recipient at the Opar Constituency Service Centre in Lundu. — Ukas photo KUCHING (June 28): A total of 49 Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant cheques and five grants from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), amounting to over RM1 million, were presented during the Unifor and MRP grant presentation ceremony for the Opar state constituency, held in Lundu yesterday. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the cheques were officially handed over by Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang to representatives of the respective recipient organisations. The report stated that the MRP grants disbursed totalled RM405,600, benefitting associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and KEMAS kindergartens within the Mas Gading parliamentary area. In addition, Billy also presented Unifor grants amounting RM720,000 to five religious institutions of various denominations operating within the Opar state constituency. The recipients of the Unifor grants included Persatuan Penganut Apostolik Kuching, Kampung Sebako; St Jacob's Chapel, Kampung Temaga Dayak; St George's Church, Kampung Bokah; St Jude's Church, Kampung Stom Muda; and Rumah Adat Kampung Semapu. 'The handing over of these grants is part of the state government's ongoing efforts to ensure that community development and public facilities are implemented in a comprehensive and inclusive manner, regardless of religious or ethnic background,' Billy emphasised. Also present at the ceremony were community leaders Pemanca Allen Manium Enggang and Penghulu Wang Ering, along with other invited guests. Billy Sujang lead MRP grant Opar Unifor
New Straits Times
an hour ago
- New Straits Times
SST tweaks bring big relief for rakyat
KUALA LUMPUR: The government's move to fine-tune the Sales and Service Tax (SST) will not significantly affect its revenue collection but will have a positive impact on the people, said an economist. Professor Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai, provost at Malaysia University of Science and Technology, said the expanded SST was expected to boost tax collection to RM51.7 billion in 2025, up from the earlier forecast of RM46.7 billion. "I don't see this (tax collection) being affected too much by the exemptions for the beauty sector, apples, oranges and dates, as well as the increased SST registration threshold from RM500,000 to RM1 million for leasing, rental and financial services. "At most, I believe that it would be around RM1 billion to RM2 billion. However, the tweaks will be a big relief for those on the ground." Barjoyai said the exemption for the entire beauty sector would help control inflation as personal care was a key expenditure for many people. "In May, the inflation rate for personal care stood at 3.7 per cent, so this is the right move," he said, citing Statistics Department figures. Barjoyai said the increase of the SST registration threshold to RM1 million would see many micro, small and medium enterprises exempt from paying the eight per cent tax on leasing, rental and financial services. "This is especially important in rural and suburban areas, and for small shops in apartments and flats. Their sales will not reach RM1 million a year." Still, he said, retailers in malls and those with many branches would likely be affected, though he did not believe they would immediately raise prices. "The retail sector is price-sensitive, and competition is fierce. I think they will absorb the increase in costs in the short run and only pass on the costs in the longer run." On the SST exemption for apples, oranges and dates, Barjoyai said this was appropriate as local fruits were not always cheaper than imported fruits. "Mangoes, rambutans and durians, for example, can cost a lot more than apples and oranges. "Overall, the tweaks are a good move, and it indicates that the government is listening to the people." Economist Dr Geoffrey Williams said the SST adjustments would not significantly alter the government's overall tax collection. "The SST will still be effective in improving government income to provide more money for priorities such as health, education and social protection." He added that exempting imported fruits and beauty services would keep prices steady and prevent disruptions to consumer behaviour. Consumers, however, must remain alert and ensure businesses did not take advantage of the situation by unjustifiably raising prices, he added. "Overall, it is a signal that the government is making modest changes and taking stakeholder views into account. "This is a positive approach to tax policy and should make implementation easier," he said. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said he believed the tweaks reflected the government's intention to strike a balance between financial discipline and taking care of the people's interests. "To some degree, it is a pragmatic move. Perhaps, there should be more time for consultation with industry players so that any final adjustments can be made before the rollout of such measures," he added.
