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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
KTMB MyRailLife Pass offers free travel for students and PWDs
ALOR GAJAH: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) is encouraging students and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to utilise the MyRailLife Pass for cost-free travel. The initiative allows unlimited rides on KTM Komuter routes, including Klang Valley, Northern, and Eastern Shuttle services. Senior manager Mohd Azhar Abu Bakar highlighted the pass's dual benefits of daily convenience and tourism access. He noted a significant rise in pass usage, with 628,091 passengers recorded in 2024 compared to 387,601 in 2023. As of July this year, 302,892 passengers have used the pass, with Northern route users leading at 206,654. The 'Komuter to School' campaign aims to further boost adoption through outreach programmes and mascot engagement. Mohd Azhar emphasised that partnerships with tourism providers enhance both public transport use and domestic tourism. A collaboration with A Famosa Safari Wonderland facilitates student visits via KTM services from KL Sentral to Pulau Sebang. Safari Wonderland's Lim Xin Han said the initiative promotes affordable, eco-friendly travel for educational excursions. A shuttle service from KTM Pulau Sebang station to A Famosa ensures seamless access for visitors. Teacher Abdul Halim Mohamed Ghani praised the pass for easing financial burdens and expanding student activities. Student S. Logender shared how the pass reduced his travel costs, particularly for trips to his hometown in Tampin. The MyRailLife Pass continues to support accessible and economical travel for students and PWDs nationwide. - Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
KTMB encourages more students, OKUs to use MyRailLife Pass
ALOR GAJAH: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd's (KTMB) MyRailLife Pass initiative not only makes it easier for school students and persons with disabilities (OKUs) to travel, but also gives them access to interesting tourist spots without spending a single sen. Senior manager of operations (Passenger Experience and Ticketing System) for KTMB's KTM Komuter Services Mohd Azhar Abu Bakar said the pass allows holders to enjoy unlimited free rides on all KTM Komuter Klang Valley and KTM Komuter Northern routes, as well as the Eastern Shuttle (Gemas-Tumpat) routes. "It promotes the use of public transport and adds value to their experience,' he told Bernama after a MyRailLife familiarisation programme at A Famosa Safari Wonderland in Alor Gajah, Melaka. He said the use of the MyRailLife Pass saw a significant increase in 2024, with 628,091 passengers recorded using it compared to 387,601 in 2023. As of July this year, 302,892 passengers have used the pass, comprising 96,238 KTM Komuter Klang Valley users and 206,654 KTM Komuter Northern users. Mohd Azhar said the number is expected to continue rising in line with the 'Komuter to School' campaign, which includes collaboration with tourism industry partners. He added that such collaborations not only encourage the use of public transport but also support the growth of the domestic tourism sector. Teacher Abdul Halim Mohamed Ghani, 27, said the pass has had a significant impact on students and OKUs as it helps reduce costs and makes travel easier. "It's a good incentive that should be continued as it lightens students' financial burden and gives them more opportunities to carry out activities outside the classroom,' he said. Echoing the sentiment, student S. Logender, 16, said the pass has helped him cut down on travel costs, especially for long-distance trips. The MyRailLife pass is an initiative by KTMB and the Transport Ministry which offers free train rides for all OKUs registered with the Welfare Department as well as school students from Standard 1 to Form 6 of ages seven up to 19. Eligible users can register online via the KITS KTMB mobile app, the KTMB website or at KTMB counters nearby. — Bernama
