Rapid KL City Shuttle
KL's new commuting trend in the heart of the city. Unlimited day travel for just RM2


http://www.rapidkl.com.my/rapidbus_cityshuttle_map.htm

Area 2 - Selayang, Kepong & Gombak Bus Network


http://www.rapidkl.com.my/rapidbus_route_slygkpggombak.htm

KL LAUNCH NEW NETWORK IN KEPONG, SEGAMBUT, SELAYANG, BATU CAVES, SENTUL & GOMBAK



Kuala Lumpur , 16 th March 2006 – Today marks an important day for RAPID KL as it launches the very new bus network for the Klang Valley starting with Area 2 involving Kepong, Segambut, Selayang, Batu Caves , Sentul and Gombak. These areas will have new local shuttle services and trunk line service into the hubs in the city linking them into the city via city shuttle services every 5 minutes.



At the launch today was the Chairman of RAPID KL, YBhg Datuk Rahim Mokhti, Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rein Westra, Encik Ali Mohd Nor, Chief Operating Officer (Bus) together with YB Datuk Dr Rahman Ismail, MP of Gombak, YB Dr Tan Seng Giaw, MP Of Kepong and YB Dato’ Tan Kee Kwong, MP of Segambut.



In his speech, Mr Rein Westra said, “it is a completely new bus network to offer efficient bus service emphasizing on shorter waiting time and journey which includes an affordable day fare for the public starting from 18 th March for the residents in Kepong, Segambut, Selayang, Batu Caves , Sentul and Gombak.”



He said the local shuttle service will be available every 15 minutes and trunk service at every 10 minutes. He said the public is able to achieve a saving of minimum 10 to 20 minutes with this new network compared to the old. He added that this is without special lanes for buses and taking into consideration of the high traffic towards city.

With this new system, RAPIDKL has also identified various hubs in the suburbs for the local shuttle and trunk line service to meet. Mr Westra elaborated, “We are working very closely with the local authorities on these hubs and will build special bus terminals to have proper waiting areas for the customer and areas for buses to stop to pick up passengers. Using the bus service will be more comfortable.”

In addition, more bus stops will be installed beginning with 200 in Area 2 involving Kepong, Selayang, Gombak, Batu Caves and Sentul. These new bus stops will have information such as bus routes for the local shuttle, trunk line services and city shuttle.

New fare structure was also introduced today with local shuttle service day fare priced at RM1 and trunk line service at RM2. These fare is valid for one day use for unlimited ride for its service and for those who takes all three services which is the local shuttle, trunk and city shuttle, a one day comprehensive fare is priced at RM4 which is valid for all RAPID KL bus system including the old system which is concurrently operating at other areas of the RAPID KL bus network.


To enjoy the comprehensive tickets which is cheaper, user must purchase ticket from origin destination. Concession tickets are available for school uniform children and senior citizens (with passes) at RM1 for local shuttle, RM1 for trunk line services and RM1 for city shuttle. Comprehensive ticket for these group is priced at RM3. In addition, Montly Travel Cards are also valid for the new bus network.

Westra also said free rides in area 2 would be offered to all customers on 18 th and 19 th March whilst actual revenue service will commence on 20 th March. He added, “We want as many people to be familiarized with the new system. Old bus route numbers will not be used anymore as new numbers will be introduced under the new network structure for all RAPID KL buses.”



“For easy recognition of the buses, all local shuttles will have big green dot on the front, side and back of the buses. Trunk lines will be blue. City Shuttles will be red, “he added.

In addition, all bus numbers for area two will be starting from ‘2XX’, City Shuttle service ‘1XX’ and the numbers will follow suit according to the areas for easy identification of which are the buses are going.

To ensure that all customers are introduced to this new bus network, RAPID KL will station some staff at the bus hubs and bus stops to explain how the system works. Road shows will commence on 18 th and 19 th March at Metro Prima, Bandar Baru Selayang, Sungai Mas, Greenwood and Warta Lama between 10 am to 6 pm and will continue until 24 th March.

Westra also informed that brochures will be available at all bus terminals in the city and there will also be information standee at major shopping and commercial buildings completed with information brochures of these routes for the public to help themselves.



At least 24 old routes with old numbers will be changed. All in all there will be will a total of 32 routes out of which nine routes are completely new and four trunk lines for area 2. There are still eight new routes scheduled to be introduced soon.

RAPID KL also announced that its call center will operate from 6.00 am to 12 midnight daily from 18 th March 2006 onwards to answers customers queries and feedback.

For more information, please call toll free at 1-800-388-228 or visit www.rapidkl.com.my

Rapid KL bus service covers more areas

By CHOW HOW BAN

hbchow@thestar.com.my

BUS services under the new Rapid KL Area 3 network that covers Pandan and Hulu Kelang will continue despite a call by the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) to postpone the launch of the bus system.

Rapid KL chief operating officer (bus operations) Mohd Ali Mohd Nor said he had contacted council president Datuk Ahmad Shafii Saidin to explain to him about the bus system.

“We explained that we had already started service in Areas 1 and 2 and are now proceeding with Area 3 and by June we will complete the whole coverage.

“We (Rapid KL and MPAJ) agreed that we would proceed with the launch but the network and infrastructure are not complete yet. We will have further discussions with MPAJ to finalise issues such as improvement of infrastructure,” he said.

The council called for a postponement of the bus service at its full board meeting on Thursday, saying it needed time to study the system.

Ahmad Shafii, who was apparently upset that he and the councillors were not informed of the new Rapid KL system, said the council wanted to look at the details and give its views.

Following the introduction of the Areas 1 and 2 bus networks over the past four months, Rapid KL launched the Area 3 network on Sunday. Other areas covered under the Area 3 network are Ampang, Wangsa Maju, Keramat and Setapak.
Under the new system, commuters will only have to wait for 15 minutes for a local shuttle and switch to a trunk bus that runs at a 10-minute frequency to link to the five city hubs – KL Sentral, Titiwangsa, Medan Pasar, Maluri and KLCC.

From the hubs, they can take a city shuttle, with a 5-minute frequency, to get to their final destination.

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Selayang, Kepong & Gombak Route (http://www.putralrt.com.my/rapidbus_route_slygkpggombak.htm)

Wangsa Maju, Hulu Kelang, Keramat, Ampang & Pandan Route Details

http://www.rapidkl.com.my/rapidbus_route_wgmuluklgampandan.htm

Nice new buses. Hope they can keep it up.

The Star Online > Central

Monday May 29, 2006



Rapid KL answers request of ‘deprived’ commuters

By LEONG SHEN-LI
metro@thestar.com.my

KLANG Valley’s largest bus operator, Rapid KL, has begun a new City Shuttle service between KLCC and Pusat Bandar Damansara.

City Shuttle No.116, which began operating early this month, also covers Titiwangsa, Bukit Tunku and the Jalan Duta government offices.

A Rapid KL spokesman said the service was launched as a result of requests from commuters who lived in the eastern part of Kuala Lumpur, such as the Pandan and Ampang areas, and who worked in Jalan Duta and Pusat Bandar Damansara.

“The new service should meet their needs,” he said.

Buses depart from KLCC and travel along Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Tun Ismail (PWTC), Langgak Tunku, Jalan Duta, Jalan Semantan before getting to Pusat Bandar Damansara.

The return trip is along the same routes, but in reverse direction. The fare is RM2 and the ticket can be used on any City Shuttle bus for a whole day.

As the routes serve mostly officer workers, the spokesman said buses would depart from KLCC only at the following times: 6.30am, 7am, 7.30am, 8am, 8.30am, 9am, 9.45am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 4pm, 4.30pm, 5pm, 5.30pm and 6pm.

“For those living in the Pandan area, they can catch Rapid KL local shuttle buses to Pandan Indan light rail transit station and take the LRT to Titiwangsa where they can switch to City Shuttle No.116 to Jalan Duta or Pusat Bandar Damansara,” said the spokeman.

Alternatively, commuters can take a local shuttle bus to Ampang Point, transfer onto a trunk bus to KLCC and then catch the City Shuttle No. 116.

Those living in Ampang can make their way to KLCC using local shuttle and trunk buses to catch City Shuttle No. 116.

Otherwise, they can use local shuttle buses to Ampang LRT station, take the LRT to Titiwangsa where they can catch the City Shuttle No.116.

The spokesman also said several changes had been made to City Shuttle routes No.102 and 111, as well as Local Shuttle No. 219.

The changes are:


City Shuttle No.102 between Titiwangsa and Medan Pasar now does a U-turn under the Jalan Ipoh flyover and proceeds along Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Pahang after leaving Titiwangsa instead turning left into Jalan Ipoh,

City Shuttle No.111 between Maluri and Medan Pasar now serves Jalan Peel instead of Jalan Cheras,

Local Shuttle No.219 from Metro Prima in Kepong has now been extended to the Segambut KTM Komuter station. The route previously ended at Jalan Lang Emas in Taman Sri Sinar.

The Star Online > Central

Thursday June 1, 2006



The going looks good for new bus network

By LEONG SHEN-LI

metro@thestar.com.my

KLANG Valley's biggest public transport operator, Rapid KL, believes its revamped bus network, which has been operating for the past four months, is on the right course and working well.

Rapid KL chief executive officer Rein Westra said after an initial drop in the number of passengers, it had picked up since the revamp.

“It is too early to say for certain, but there are signs that there has been a slight increase in the number of passengers,” he said recently.

The radical revamp of Klang Valley’s bus network involved removing the former single journey bus routes and replacing them with three types of buses – city shuttle, trunk and local shuttle buses.


Rapid KL is meant to complement the existing LRT services, a move that is a reason for the increase in the number of passengers lately.
City shuttle buses run every five minutes between five bus hubs inside and on the fringes of Kuala Lumpur’s central business district.

The hubs are at KL Sentral, Titiwangsa light rail transit station, KLCC, Maluri LRT station and Medan Pasar.

Trunk buses run from these hubs along major roads to regional hubs at strategic locations such as shopping centres outside the city.

Trunk buses, which run at 10-minute intervals, only stop at selected bus stops, thus improving journey times.

Local shuttle buses, meanwhile, fan out from regional hubs into residential areas. These buses run once every 15 minutes.

The city shuttle service was launched on Jan 16 while trunk and local shuttle bus services in “Area Two” (covering Kepong, Selayang, Batu Caves and Sentul) were launched on March 18.

On April 30, the bus network for “Area Three,” which included Setapak, Wangsa Maju, Hulu Kelang, Ampang and Pandan, was revamped.

The network in other areas will be revamped in phases and the entire process is to be completed in July.

At the moment, there are 16 city shuttle routes, seven trunk routes and about 50 local shuttle routes.

The revamp also saw a change in the ticketing system from single-trip tickets to whole-day tickets. A whole-day city shuttle and trunk bus tickets cost RM2, while local shuttle bus tickets cost RM1.


Westra...'the response is a pleasant surprise'
Westra said the number of passengers using the system exceeded previous levels a few weeks after the new routes were introduced.

“We anticipated a slight drop in numbers because this is what usually happens when bus routes are changed,'' he said. “But, exceeding previous levels so quickly is a pleasant surprise.”

Westra said the new system was the best method to improve public transport usage in the Klang Valley quickly without the need to drastically increase the bus fleet at an astronomical cost.

He said this “hub and spoke” concept, on which the new system is based on, had been implemented successfully in several cities in the world. In fact, the airline industry also uses a similar concept to ensure sufficient loads.

Westra said Rapid KL had implemented steps such as changing bus routes so that passengers need not cross roads at hubs, and building bus shelters so that changing buses would be more comfortable.

“External conditions, such as massive road works in the Kepong area, have in some areas thrown our timetables out of order,'' he said. “To overcome this, we have put in more buses to ensure that frequencies are kept.”

Over 600 bus stops with route information boards have also been set up at areas affected by the revamp.

Westra said Rapid KL would be working with local authorities to further improve bus stops, especially those in areas that had become regional hubs, and to create bus lanes to improve journey times.

Furthermore, more buses were on the way to boost Rapid KL’s fleet further.

On complaints over fares, Westra said commuters should realise that the new day pass gave them the freedom to move around anywhere all day long.

“Passengers are getting the mobility of a car for the price of a bus ticket,” he said.

Westra hoped that commuters would take the time to find the best possible combination of bus and light rail transit routes to move around.

“On our part, we will continue to respond positively to suggestions, adjust and change whatever that is necessary to ensure passengers get the best possible service.”

In Adelaide, they have the free bus service which circulate through the city centre and passing through tourist attractions. The frequqncy of the buses are very good and they even have TVs inside featuring Adelaide's history and a funky music promoting the Adelaide Metro(Get up and Go!!!). I hope Rapid KL could adopt this idea, with free buses travelling through BB Walk, KLCC, KL Tower, etc.

Thumbs up for new bus service
03 Jul 2006



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KUALA LUMPUR: Since last Saturday, more than 40,000 passengers have enjoyed free rides on RapidKL buses. The three-day free ride was offered in conjunction with the launch of RapidKL’s new service network in the Serdang area.

Free rides were offered on 179 buses plying 37 routes, including Cheras, Bangi, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Serdang, Sri Kembangan, Sungai Besi and Balakong.
RapidKL officers, including bus operations general manager Khairuddin Sulaiman, were on the ground yesterday to gauge the feedback from the public. They were happy with the positive response.

Khairuddin said RapidKL would be replacing old buses in stages to ensure better service.

"So far, we have penetrated 70 per cent of the viable routes in the Klang Valley and there are plans to expand further."

Iranian Morteza Moghadam, 24, who takes RapidKL buses to his English classes at Limkokwing University College of Creative Technology in Cyberjaya, was impressed with the service.

"I came to Malaysia 10 days ago and started using public transport on my first day here. I am impressed with the cleanliness of RapidKL buses."

Razif Othman, 21, finds the buses convenient and cheaper than taxis for his trips to the Multimedia University.

u r impressed with the cleanliness of the buses? r u sure............................

My question: WHy don`t they make stops with digital operations ? We have nice buses, but without timetable. If ppl don`t know when the bus will arrive, there is no point to use it.

Since KL has new buses, it's also time to have comprehensive bus stops. Putting a simple sign post which state which bus to take to go where would be just enuff.

I hope Rapid KL also introdce a new ticket system for the LRTs, where the tickets could still be used for 2 hours after being firstly validated.

We’ve connected the suburbs to the city, says CEO


NOT all passengers warmly receive Rapid KL’s new bus service although some say it is a welcome change.

What passengers find welcoming is the fact that buses are a lot more frequent and it is only RM2 for a ride in the city, no matter how many times you get onto a city shuttle.

Naturally, the biggest problem passengers have is with changing buses at transit stops to get to their destination. Some also say it is expensive.


Westra ... ‘the difference between the old network and new network system is that the old network goes from each residential area direct into the city centre’
Chief executive officer Rein Westra said Rapid KL used to have 26 routes in Area Four but from July 1 there were 32 local shuttles and four trunk lines.

“The difference between the old network and new network system is that the old network goes from each residential area direct into the city centre.

“The new network introduces three different systems – the local shuttle which traverses routes every 15 minutes, the main trunk line connecting residents from suburbs to the city hub with minimal stops every 10 minutes and the city shuttle offering a frequency of every five minutes,” Westra said.

What this means is that commuters are now required to do a lot more than sit on a bus, they also have to be alert, get off at the right stop and catch a connecting bus to the city – if that’s where they are headed.

The new bus system is divided into the local shuttle (obvious from its green board), main shuttle (blue board) and city shuttle (red board).
There are 178 buses for Area Four – 55 for the trunk line, 16 express buses and 107 local shuttles.

Although the service may seem cumbersome with having to change buses now and then, but the bigger picture is in offering frequency and connectivity in Rapid KL’s service by connecting the suburbs to the city.

Rapid KL corporate communications division senior manager Katherine Chew said more routes would be introduced to offer better connectivity in all areas and in Putrajaya.

Chief operating officer (bus operations) Mohd Ali Mohd Nor said Rapid KL would have over 1,000 new buses on its bus network system by the end of the year.

He said Rapid KL had 90,000 ridership daily on its bus network covering 4,000 sq m.

“We are not insisting that our system is the best but we want the public to try it and give their feedback,” he said.

Area Five (along Federal Highway and south of it towards Klang) and Area Six (north of the Federal Highway) will be launched sometime this month.

The main reason for building the bus network, Mohd Ali said, was to fill the gap in the entire bus system.

“This way, we have developed a network where we have integrated with all the rail stations – KTM and LRT, giving passengers connectivity to their destinations,” he said.

RapidKL Bus Network Area 4 - Cheras, Hulu Langat, Kajang, Bangi, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya

http://www.rapidkl.com.my/rapidbus_route_area4_cherascyberputrajysgbesi.htm

Anybody here tried the bus shuttle from Kelana Jaya to Ikano? Ok ar?

They replaced the old rapidKL bus that they leased with a new yellow aircon coach.

The aircon is great, but the bus takes longer to load and unload, which is why they moved the pickup point across the LDP from the Kelana Jaya bus station.

Also, since there is only one coach, the service is now every 1.5 hours, not every hour as before.

On the other hand, if you want to go to 1 Utama, you can take the free shuttle from Kelana Jaya or catch the rapidKL T43 bus from across the LDP. It should come every 10 minutes.

Cheers, m

^ thanks for the info :happy:

Trip report RapidKL City shuttle route no 106.

This route starts at Jln Ampang infront of the twin towers opposite K Avenue. It covers the city centre shopping areas. The bus goes along Jln Ampang turns left into Jln Sultan Ismail goes to the Shangrila Hotel junction. Here it turns right into Jln Raja Chulan passing The Weld, ING, Hotel Istana crosses the junction passes next to Pavilion. Turns into Jln Bukit Bintang passing Westin, Starhill till Lot 10 junction turns right onto Jln SI again. Goes back to Jln SI - Jln Ampang junction, crossing it and turning left at Jln Raja Abdullah in Kg Baru. At the end of Jln Raja Abdullah turn left back to Jln Ampang. Passes Wisma Denmark, Dang Wangi station and back to Jln Ampang - Jln SI junction. Crosses junction going along Jln Ampang and turn right at Jln P Ramlee then into Jln Pinang going around KLCC passing Convention centre and then turn into Jln Brinjai going pass Citibank and back to Jln Ampang

So this route is really good for shopping and tourists covering major shopping areas and hotels in the city centre....all for just RM2 unlimited day trips!:okay:

This is the RapidKL city shuttle buses at the Jln Ampang bus stop infront of the twin towers

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Inside the bus, clean and nice, not many seats more space for standing. off peak time not many passengers

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Views from the bus - Jln Ampang-Jln P Ramlee junction

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it was raining that day, and the bus windows were fogged up....sorry
Jln SI, Jln Raja Chulan from the bus


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more on Jln Raja Chulan and turning into Jln BukitBintang

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more Jln SI, rain getting heavier windows nearly completely fogged up :ohno:

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Jln SI - Jln P Ramlee junction
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The bus does not stop at every stop unless u press the buzzer or someone hails the bus, total time round trip about 45 mins

After the bus returned to KLCC I got off and had lunch. Waited till the rain stopped and got on the 106 and went on a 2nd round on the same ticket :) the large glass windows make taking photos easy except for the reflection & other passengers looking curiously at you snapping pictures :weirdo:

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bus crossing the Jln Raja Chulan - Jln SI junction

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Jln SI - Jln P Ramlee crossroad again
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turning into Kg baru
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Dang wangi Station
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Back to KLCC
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Overall it was a very nice ride, with good coverage of the hotels and shopping areas. I would like to suggest that mayb encourage not only KLites but tourist to use this route and have some announcement at the important stops for tourists. I had one unpleasant moment when the driver of the 1st bus crossed the Jln Ampang - Jln SI junction when the opposite end of the road was full of traffic stopping in the yellow box & blocking traffic when the lights changed! :ohno: The driver of the 2nd bus didn't do this and waited till the other end cleared before crossing. The 1st driver must be a rogue driver.
Anyway I would like to encourage fellow forumners to use the RapidKL city shuttle services as its easy to use, cheap, clean, aircon and stress free...give it a go, park your car and ride round the city shopping as much as you want for RM2 :okay:

Back to KLCC
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Overall it was a very nice ride, with good coverage of the hotels and shopping areas. I would like to suggest that mayb encourage not only KLites but tourist to use this route and have some announcement at the important stops for tourists. I had one unpleasant moment when the driver of the 1st bus crossed the Jln Ampang - Jln SI junction when the opposite end of the road was full of traffic stopping in the yellow box & blocking traffic when the lights changed! :ohno: The driver of the 2nd bus didn't do this and waited till the other end cleared before crossing. The 1st driver must be a rogue driver.
Anyway I would like to encourage fellow forumners to use the RapidKL city shuttle services as its easy to use, cheap, clean, aircon and stress free...give it a go, park your car and ride round the city shopping as much as you want for RM2 :okay:

Well done travellator, excellent essay :okay:
OMG, Meritz and K-Residence look great in this angle. :cool:

Great work travellator :cheers: on me.

It wasnt until I rode the City Shuttle that I realized that the city centre of KL is relatively compact and easy to navigate. The city shuttle is a Godsend.

Cheers, m

A complain I retrieved from Starblog, it seems our buse drivers still retain their bad habits despite new buses and new coats of paint on their buses :bash:

I agree with Selvandran that bus drivers in Malaysia tend to wait until 30 minutes for the bus to get full, it makes me mad when they do that. The Putraline feeder bus drivers always do that in Wangsa Maju....!


Not So Rapid After All- RAPIDKL - Day 2
Posted by: selvandaran

Day 2: The trouble with RapidKL

Hoping for the best but we Malaysian are always served with less then average service, I know this less then average service best describes RapidKL. Without any choice, since I got the Monthly Travel Card, I had to wait for the RapidKL bus. At KLCC waiting for the 114 bus for almost 30 minutes (so much for the advertised 5 minute intervals), the worst thing was another 114 was tailing the 1st one, makes me wonder....is there any planning done to ensure the smooth flow of bus. Then I reached Maluri and from there boarded another bus to Leisure Mall- Tmn Segar. While in Tmn Segar bus station I waited for about 15 minutes and at last the bus came and I gladly boarded that bus hoping to reach home in about 10-15 minute but to my dismay.... the driver park the bus there and went for a walk, came back after 10 minute and just waited for more people to board the bus, all in all it took us 20 minute just waiting, while all the previous Metrobus and SJ bus was passing by. How I wish I didn't take the Monthly Travel Card...

That was yesterday, again hoping that the RapidKL service will be better this morning... again disappointed... I had to wait from 5.50am to 6.50am - THAT IS ONE HOUR, but the advertised interval in 15 minutes, not sure what translation that the folks in RapidKL is using that 15 minutes could some how mean 1 hour to them. Well I thought that the RapidKL bus service is suppose to start at 6am but now it seem to start at 7.00am... another amazing discovery is, now RapidKL drivers can park their bus and wait... their reason not mush passenger in the bus, this waiting can last up to 30 minutes. So this morning all my schedule got ruin, I start work at 7am but reached my office at about 8.00am.... can you imagine it took me 2 hours to reach my office and I'm not staying in Seremban. One whole hour wasted.... so much for productivity.... if everyday I waste one hour multiply by 20 days, equals to 20 hour per month that is only for one person, imagine if this happens for 1000 individual (1000 x 20= 20,000hours per month = such a waste of productivity) and without including all the stress.

I hope that the goverment will take mesure to ensure that a company that is own by the goverment is providing good quality service, no point if there's new buses and the service is bad.

There's plan for each housing area to form a club/ association, so that we could voice out our grudges and take action if the situation becomes worst.

Metrobus and SJ bus, if I may suggest, please come out with your own Monthly travel card and some value-added initiatives.

Personally, it would have been better for the government to just invest in the current bus companies rather then having it's own public transportation company. People would have so much happier if the efficiency of the previous Intrakota and Cityliner and the current Metrobus and SJ bus could have been enhance. Again RapidKL you are not so Rapid after all... wanna change name... how about Not-So-Rapid. Just the thought of tomorrow morning makes me sigh and tired... how much I dread the thought of waiting for the RapidKL bus. One thing for sure I'm not going to get the Monthly Travel Card anymore. Please do something about this....

http://blog.thestar.com.my/default.asp?d=7/5/2006
(This blogger have posts about RapidKL service, all of them bad, I gather the city-suburb bus service is bad)

SPNB To Invest RM10 Billion To Improve Public Transport System


KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (SPNB) is expected to invest RM10 billion between this year and 2010 to improve the public transport system in the Klang Valley.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, in his Budget 2007 speech Friday, said the company was currently implementing a programme to increase the capacity of buses and urban rail as well as other infrastructure.

To expand urban rail services, SPNB was in the process of adding another 140 trains to its fleet, and extending the rail connections from Kelana Jaya to Subang Jaya and USJ as well as from Sri Petaling to Puchong, which is expected to be completed in 2009.

A new rail route was being planned for implementation, connecting Kota Damansara to Cheras, which was expected to be completed by 2010.

"A double-track commuter rail line from Sentul to Batu Caves will also be implemented by KTM Berhad. "With this, the urban rail in the Klang Valley will be extended to 264 kilometres from 206 kilometres and its ridership capacity increased from half a million to one million passengers daily," Abdullah said.

For the bus services, the Finance Minister said RAPID KL has begun to implement a new bus service network that would improve the integration between the bus and rail services.

Abdullah said that for this, more than 1,000 new buses would be purchased.

"When implemented fully by the end of this year, the new network would provide bus services to 980 housing areas, an increase of 53 per cent. At the same time, the waiting time will be reduced to between 15 to 30 minutes," he added.

Abdullah said it was the objective of RAPID KL to reduce the waiting time to 15 minutes for all routes by the end of this year. Abdullah also said that two integrated transport terminals for bus and rail would be constructed in Bandar Tasik Selatan and Gombak to alleviate traffic congestion in the Kuala Lumpur central business district.

To facilitate commuters using the public transportation, integration of tickets had been implemented with the usage of one-ticket system for all bus and rail services under RAPIDKL.

"This system is expected to be expanded to all public transportation systems in the Klang Valley," he said.

To assist taxi and bus operators to buy new vehicles, a Public Transport Development Fund would be established as a revolving fund under the SME Bank with an initial allocation of RM200 million.

This was in line with the current regulations that imposed a limit of seven years for taxis and 10 to 15 years for commercial buses, Abdullah said.

-- BERNAMA

I think more lines should be introduced into Klang Valley ......

Damansara, Puchong, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Subang, Shah Alam, Klang & Port Klang Bus Network

http://www.rapidkl.com.my/rapidbus_route_area5n6_dsarapchgpjsbgsbgjyshalamklgptklg.htm

Area 5

http://www.rapidkl.com.my/Area%205%20Route%20Profile.htm



RANGKAIAN PENGANGKUTAN INTEGRASI DERAS SDN BHD
SUMMARY ROUTE PROFILE (Local Shuttle)
AREA 5 - Damansara, Puchong, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Subang, Shah Alam, Klang & Port Klang
NO ROUTE NO CODE NO ORIGIN ROUTE DETAILS DESTINATION

1 501 A5S025 Tmn Desa Laluan berkeliling : Jln Desa- Jln Desa Utama- Jln Desa Bahagia- Jln Desa Bakti- Jln 2/109F- Jln Desa- Jln Klang Lama- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Istana- Jln Travers- Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral)- Jln Sultan Sulaiman- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Klang Lama- Jln Desa.. KL Sentral
2 502 A5S024 Flat Tmn Gembira/ Flat Seri Petaling Laluan pergi: Flat Seri Petaling Jln 5/149B- Jln 3/149B- Jln 2/149B- Jln Merah Caga- Jln Raden- Jln 1/149- Jln 2/149- Jln Mesra Ria- Jln Perisa- Jln Perisa 3- Jln Perisa 4- Jln Perisa 2- Jln Perisa- Jln Mesra Ria- Jln Gembira- Jln Riang 11- Jln Rukun 7- Jln Rukun 6- Jln Rukun 4- Jln Rukun 3- Jln Rukun- Jln Kuchai Lama- Jln Klang Lama (Bt.3). Laluan balik: Jln Kelang Lama (Bt3)- Jln Kucai Lama- Jln Rukun- Jln Rukun 1- Jln Rukun 2- Jln Rukun 7- Jln Riang 11- Jln Gembira- Jln Mesra Ria- Jln Perisa- Jln Perisa 3- Jln Perisa 4- Jln Perisa 2- Jln Perisa- Jln Mesra Ria- Jln 2/149- Jln 1/149- Jln Raden- Jln Merah Caga- Jln 2/149B- Jln 3/149 B- Jln 5/149B Flat Seri Petaling. Bt 3 , Jln Klang Lama ( Honda / Shell )
3 503 A5S023 Tmn OUG Laluan pergi: Jln Gerimis- Jln Hujan Emas 7- Jln Hujan Emas- Jln Hujan Emas 4- Jln Awan Besar- Jln Mega- Jln Klang Lama (Bt.3). Laluan balik: Jln Kelang Lama (Bt3)- Jln Mega- Jln Awan Besar- Jln Hujan Emas 4- Jln Hujan Emas- Jln Hujan Emas 8- Jln Gerimis. Bt 3 , Jln Klang Lama ( Honda / Shell )
4 504 A5S041 OG Height Laluan pergi: Jln 4/155- Jln 3/155- Jln Awan Cina- Jln Awan Pintal- Jln 10A- Jln 10- Jln Tan Yew Lai- Jln Puchong- Jln Klang Lama (Bt.3). Laluan balik: Jln Kelang Lama (Bt3)- Jln Puchong- Jln Tan Yew Lai- Jln 10- Jln 10A- Jln Awan Pintal- Jln Awan Cina- Jln 3/155- Jln 4/155. Bt 3 , Jln Klang Lama ( Honda / Shell )
5 505 A5S034 Bkt Kuchai Laluan pergi: Bkt Kuchai Jln BK 2/12- Jln BK 2/7- JlnKinrara 1- Jln Puchong- Jln Klang Lama (Bt.3). Laluan balik: Jln Kelang Lama (Bt3)- Jln Puchong- Jln 10 Bkt Kuchai- JlnKinrara 4- Jln BK 3- Jln BK 2/12. Bt 3 , Jln Klang Lama ( Honda / Shell )
6 506 A5S033 Puchong Jaya / Tmn Kinrara Laluan pergi : Jln Bandar Puchong Puchong Jaya– Jln TK 5/1 – Jln TK 5/26 – Jln TK 5/21 – Jln TK 5/22 – Jln TK 5/1–Jln TK 5/32A – Jln Tmn. Kinrara 4/5 – Jln Kinrara 4 – Jln Pintas Kesas – Jln Puchong (Bintang/ 7 Eleven). Laluan balik :Jln Puchong( 7Eleven )– Jln Pintas Kesas – Jln Tmn. Kinrara 4 – Jln Tmn. Kinrara 4/5 – Jln TK 5 / 32A – Jln TK 5/1- Jln Tk 5/26- Jln TK 5/21- Jln TK 5/22- Jln TK 5/1- Jln Bandar Puchong (Puchong Jaya) Bintang Tmn Kinrara
7 507 A5S021 Bandar Kinrara Laluan pergi : Pers Tmn Perindustrian Kinrara- Lebuhraya Bkt Jalil- Jln Puchong (Bintang/ 7 Eleven). Laluan balik : Jln Puchong ( 7 Eleven )– Lebuhraya Bkt. Jalil- Jln Kinrara 5- Jln Kinrara 5A- Jln Kinrara 6- Jln Kinrara 5- L/Raya Bkt Jalil- Pers Tmn Perindustrian Kinrara. Bintang Tmn Kinrara
8 508 A5S020 Wawasan Puchong Laluan berkeliling: Jln Wawasan 2/23- Jln Wawasan 2/3- Pers Wawasan- LDP (Tesco/ IOI Mall)– Jln Puchong- Jln Merbok- Jln Merbok 1- Jln Bandar Puchong Jaya- LDP- Pers Wawasan- Jln Wawasan 2/3- Jln Wawasan 2/23- Jln Wawasan 5/3- Pers Indera- Pers Wawasan 4/12- Pers Wawasan- Pers Indera- Jln Wawasan 2/23 (Terminal) Puchong Jaya
9 509 A5S035 Puchong Utama Laluan Pergi : Puchong Utama- Pekan Bt 14 Jln Puchong- Jln Ind. PBP 1- Lebuh Putri- Laman Putri 2- Pers Putri 10/3- Pers Putri- Jln Putri 7/1- Jln Putri 7/7- Jln Putri 7/1- Lebuh Putri- LDP- IOI Mall. Laluan balik : IOI Mall- LDP- Lebuh Puteri- Jln Putri 7/1- Jln Putri 7/7- Jln Putri 7/1- Pers Putri- Pers Putri 10/3- Laman Putri 2- Lebuh Putri- Jln IND PBP 1- Bt 14 Puchong- LDP- Puchong Utama. IOI
10 510 A5S019 Puchong Prima Laluan Pergi: Puchong Prima- Pers Puchong Permai- Pers Puchong Permai 1- Pers Puchong Perdana- Pers Puchong Perdana 1- Jln 1/1- Jln Utama 2/5- Jln Utama 2/10- Jln Utama 2/23- Jln Puchong Utama. Laluan balik: Jln Puchong Utama- Jln Puchong Utama 2/28- Jln Utama 2/23- Jln Utama 2/10- Jln Utama 2/5- Jln 1/1- Pers Puchong Perdana 1- Pers Puchong Perdana- Pers Puchong Permai 1- Pers Puchong Permai- Puchong Prima. Puchong Utama
11 511 Puchong Prima Laluan Pergi: Puchong Prima Pers Puchong Permai- Pers Puchong Permai 1- Pers Puchong Perdana- LDP- U turn Toll – LDP IOI Mall. Laluan balik: IOI Mall – LDP U turn Toll – Pers Puchong Perdana- Pers Puchong Permai 1- Pers Puchong Permai- Puchong Prima. IOI
12 512 A5S018 Tmn Puchong Emas Laluan pergi: Puchong UtamaJln PU 2/10- Jln PU 2/5- Tmn Tasik Prima- Jln Putra Prima- Tmn Emas. Laluan balik : Tmn Emas- Jln Putra Prima- Tmn Tasik Prima- Jln PU 2/5- Jln PU 2/10- Terminal Puchong Utama. Puchong Utama
13 513 A5S017 Puchong Utama Laluan Berkeliling: Puchong Utama- LDP- Pers Bkt Puchong- Jln Saujana Puchong- Pers Bkt Puchong- LDP- Jln Bukit Puchong- Jln Bkt Puchong 4/3- Jln BP 6- Jln BP 7/16- Jln Puchong Utama. Bkt. Puchong
14 514 A5S015 Putra Perdana Laluan pergi: Bulatan Putra Perdana- Jln Putra Perdana 5C/2- Jln Putra Perdana- Jln Putra Perdana 3A- Putra Perdana 2A- Putra Perdana 3B- Jln Putra Perdana 3A- Jln Putra Perdana- Jln Dengkil – LDP- Jln Puchong Utama. Laluan balik: Jln Puchong Utama – LDP – Jln Dengkil- Jln Putra Perdana- Jln Putra Perdana 3A- Jln Putra Perdana 3B- Jln Putra Perdana 2A- Jln Putra Perdana 3A- Jln Putra Perdana- Jln Putra Perdana 6- Bulatan Putra Perdana. Puchong Utama
15 515 A5S016 Pulau Meranti Laluan pergi: Kg. Pulau Meranti- Maju Ikan- Jln Sungai Rasau- Jln Dengkil – LDP- Jln Puchong Utama. Laluan balik : Jln Puchong Utama – LDP – Jln Dengkil- Jln Sungai Rasau- Maju Ikan – Kg. Pulau Meranti. Puchong Utama
16 516 A5S040 Mid Valley Laluan pergi: Mid Valley Medan Syed Putra- Lingkaran Syed Putra- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Tun Sambanthan KL Sentral. Laluan balik: KL Sentral Jln Tun Sambanthan- Jln Travers- Jln Bangsar- Lingkaran Syed Putra- Medan Syed Putra Mid Valley. KL Sentral
17 517 A5S039 Pantai Dalam Laluan Pergi: Jln Pantai Dalam- L/raya NPE- Jln Bangsar- Jln Travers- Jln Tun Sambanthan KL Sentral. Laluan balik: KL Sentral Jln Tun Sambanthan- Jln Travers- Jln Bangsar- L/raya NPE- Jln Pantai Dalam. KL Sentral
18 518 A5S013 Rumah Panjang/ Pantai Hill Park Laluan pergi:Rumah Panjang Jln Pantai Permai 13- Jln Pantai Murni- Jln 1/112- L/raya NPE- Jln Bangsar- Jln Trevars- Jln Tun Sambanthan KL Sentral. Laluan balik: KL Sentral Jln Tun Sambanthan- Jln Trevars- Jln Bangsar- L/raya NPE- Jln 1/112- Jln Pantai Murni- Jln Pantai Permai 13 Rumah Panjang. KL Sentral
19 519 A5S012 Sri Manja/Sentosa Laluan pergi: Jln PJS 1/25- Jln PJS 3/38- Jln PJS 1/21- Jln PJS 3/44- Jln Seri Sentosa 8- Jln Seri Sentosa 12- Jln Seri Sentosa 9- Jln Sri Sentosa- Jln Klang Lama- Bt 3. Laluan Balik: Bt 3, Jln Klang Lama- Jln Sri Sentosa- Jln Seri Sentosa 9- Jln Seri Sentosa 12- Jln Seri Sentosa 8- Jln PJS 3/44- Jln PJS 1/21- Jln PJS 3/38- Jln PJS 1/25 Pearl Point
20 520 A5S011 Tmn. Medan Laluan pergi :Tmn Medan Baru - PJS 3/11- Jln PJS 4/72A- Jln PJS 2- Jln Klang Lama- Jln Templer- Jln Othman- Jln Penchala- Jln Sultan- Jln Changgai- Jln Gasing- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Pantai Baharu Masjid Ar-Rahman. Laluan balik :Masjid Ar- Rahman Jln Pantai Baharu- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Gasing- Jln Changgai- Jln Selangor- Jln Yong Shok Lin- Jln Penchala- Jln Othman- Jln Templer- Jln Klang Lama- Jln PJS 2- Jln PJS 4/72A- PJS 3/11 - Tmn Medan Baru. Kerinchi
21 521 A5T005 Subang Parade Laluan pergi: Subang Parade Jln SS 16/1- Pers. Kemajuan- Pers Kewajipan- L/raya NPE- Jln PJS 6/4- Jln PJS 6/2- Jln Klang Lama Petaling Utama. Laluan balik : Petaling Utama Jln Klang Lama- LDP- L/raya NPE- Pers Kewajipan- Pers. Kemajuan- Jln SS 16/1 Subang Parade. Petaling Utama
22 522 A5S010 USJ8 Laluan pergi: Sunway Lagoon L/raya NPE - Pers Kewajipan- Pers Perpaduan- Pers Bakti- Pers Tujuan- Pers Kewajipan- Jln USJ 14/1K- Pers Mulia USJ 8. Laluan balik: Pers Mulia USJ 8- Pers Kewajipan- Pers Tujuan- Pers Bakti- Pers Perpaduan- Pers Kewajipan- Jln PJS 11/26- Jln PJS 9/1-L/raya NPE Sunway Lagoon. Sunway Lagoon
23 523 A5S009 USJ8 Laluan Pergi: Subang Parade Jln SS 16/1- Pers Kemajuan Subang- Pers Kewajipan- Pers Subang Permai- Pers Mewah- Jln Tmn Ind Subang 6/10A- Jln Tmn Ind Subang 6/4- Jln Subang 5- Jln SS 13/1K- Jln Subang Indah- Pers Mulia USJ 8. Laluan balik: USJ 8 Pers Mulia- Pers Kewajipan- Jln USJ 14/1K- Jln Subang Indah- Jln SS 13/1K- Jln Subang 5- Jln Tmn Ind Subang 6/4- Jln Tmn Ind Subang 6/10A- Pers Mewah- Pers Subang Permai- Pers Kewajipan- Jln SS 14/6M - Pers Jengka- Pers Subang Utama- Pers Kewajipan- Pers Kemajuan- Jln SS 16/1 Subang Parade. Subang Parade/Carrefour
24 524 A5S008 USJ8 Laluan Pergi: Subang Parade Jln SS 16/1 - Pers Kemajuan- Pers Kewajipan- Pers Subang Utama- Pers Jengka- Jln SS 18/4G- Pers Tujuan- Pers Kewajipan- Jln USJ 14/1K- Pers Mulia USJ 8. Laluan balik : Pers Mulia USJ 8- Pers Kewajipan- Pers Tujuan- Pers Subang Utama- Pers Kewajipan- Pers Kemajuan- Jln SS 16/1 Subang Parade. Subang Parade/Carrefour via Pers Tujuan
25 525 A5S032 Subang Parade Laluan pergi : Subang Parade Pers Kemajuan- L/raya Persekutuan- Jln Timur- Jln Selangor- Jln Yong shok Lin. Laluan balik: Jln Yong Shok Lin- Jln Barat- L/raya Persekutuan- Pers Kewajipan- Pers Kemajuan Subang Parade. Jln Yong Shook Lin PJ State
26 526 A5S007 Tmn Alam Megah Laluan Pergi: Tmn Alam Megah Pers Kuala Langat- Pers. Hulu Langat- Pers. Sepang- Pers. Kelang- Jln Bkt. Raya 27/6- Jln Kajang 27/1- Jln Paya Lebar 27/10- Pers Klang- Pers Kuala Selangor- Pers. Tg Ampuan- Pers Selangor Public Bank. Laluan Balik: Public Bank Pers Selangor- Pers Tg Ampuan- Pers Kuala Selangor- Pers. Kelang- Jln Paya Lebar 27/10- Jln Kajang 27/1- Pers. Kelang- Pers. Sepang- Pers. Hulu Langat- Pers. Kuala Langat- Putra Height Pers Petaling- Terminal Alam Megah. Public Bank Sek 15
27 527 Subang Mas Laluan pergi : Jln Subang Mas, Jln Bt Tiga- Pers Tengku Ampuan- Pers Jubli Perak- Pers Teknologi Subang- Jln Puchong- Pers Jubli Perak- L/raya Persekutuan Pers Tengku Ampuan- Pers Selangor Publik Bank Sek 15. Laluan balik: Public Bank Sek 15 Pers Selangor- Pers Tengku Ampuan- L/raya Persekutuan - Pers Jubli Perak- Jln Puchong- Pers Tecnologi Subang- Pers Jubli Perak- Pers Tengku Ampuan- Jln Bt Tiga - Jln Subang Mas. Public Bank Sek 15
28 528 A5S006 Seri Muda Laluan pergi: Seri Muda Pers Budiman- Pers Perusahaan- Pers. Jubli Perak- Pers. Sultan- Pers. Selangor- Pers Tengku Ampuan- Pers. Kayangan- Pers. Dato Menteri- Pers. Perdagangan Shah Alam Sek 14. Laluan Balik: Shah Alam Sek 14 Pers. Perdagangan- Pers Perbandaran- Pers Tasik- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers. Kayangan- Pers. Tengku Ampuan- Pers. Selangor- Pers. Sultan- Pers. Jubli Perak- Pers Perusahaan- Pers Budiman- Jln Gemilang- Pers Budiman- Jln Gerimis- Jln Hasrat- Jln Abadi- Pers Budiman Seri Muda. Hentian Bandar Shah Alam
29 529 A5S003 Public Bank Sek 15 Laluan berkeliling: Public Bank Pers. Selangor- Pers. Sultan- Pers. Jubli Perak- Jln Senangin 17/2- Jln Jelawat 17/1- Pers. Jubli Perak- Pers. Kemajuan- Jln Halia 16/8- Jln Sempadan 16/7- Jln Dawai 16/2- Jln Relau 16/1- Pers. Selangor Public Bank. Sekysen 16- 17 Shah Alam
30 530 A5S005 Kota Kemuning Laluan pergi: Bkt. Kemuning Pers Anggerik Doritis 31/143- Pers Ang. Vanda- Pers. Ang. Aria- Pers. Ang. Aranda- Pers. Ang. Renantanda- Pers. Ang. Oncidium- Pers. Ang. Mokara- Pers. Ang. Vanilla- Pers. Sg. Selangor- JlnSg Burong- Jln Bukit Rimau- Jln Bkt. Kemuning- Pers. Budiman- Jln Gerimis Terminal Seri Muda. Laluan balik: Seri Muda Jln Gemilang- Pers. Budiman- Jln Bkt. Kemuning- Jln Bukit Rimau- JlnSg Burong- Pers. Sg. Selangor- Pers. Ang. Vanilla- Pers. Ang. Mokara- Pers. Ang. Oncidium- Pers. Ang. Renantanda- Pers. Ang. Aranda- Pers. Ang. Aria- Pers Ang. Vanda- Pers Anggerik Doritis 31/143 Bkt. Kemuning Sri Muda
31 531 A5S037 Bdr Puteri (Klang) Laluan pergi: Bdr Puteri Pers Putri- Jln Raja Nong- Jln Dato Abd Hamid 17- Jln D. Dagang 1- Jln D. Yusuf Shabudin 16- Jln D Y Shabudin 1- Jln D Y. Shabudin 16A- Jln D Y. Shabudin 3- Jln D Y. Shabudin 10- Jln D. Dagang 1- Jln Raja Nong- Jln Kg Jawa- Bulatan Lima- Jln Bukit Kemuning- Pers Budiman- Jln Hasrat Sri Muda. Laluan Balik: Seri Muda Jln Hasrat- Pers Budiman- Jln Bukit Kemuning- Bulatan Lima- Jln Kg Jawa- Jln Raja Nong- Jln D. Dagang 1- Jln D Y Shabudin 10- Jln D Y Shabudin 3- Jln Hulubalang 27- Jln Hulubalang 31- Jln Hulubalang 30B- Jln Hulubalang 30- Jln D Y Shabudin 16A- Jln Dato Dagang 1- Jln D. Abd Hamid 17- Jln Raja Nong- Pers Putri Bdr Puteri. Seri Muda
32 532 A5S004 KTM Sek 19 Laluan pergi : KTM Sek 19 Jln Parang19/8- Jln Petani 19/1- Pers. Sultan- Pers. Jubli Perak- Jln Senangin 17/2- Jln Jelawat 17/1- Pers. Jubli Perak- Jln Cengkih- Jln Halia 16/8- Jln Sempadan 16/ 7- Jln Dawai 16/2- Jln Relau 16/1- Pers. Raja Muda- Pers. Masjid- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Perdagangan Shah Alam Sek 14. Laluan balik :Pers Perdagangan Shah Alam Sek 14- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers. Masjid- Pers. Raja Muda- Jln Relau 16/1- Jln Dawai 16/2- Jln Sempadan 16/ 7- Jln Halia 16/8- Jln Cengkih- Pers. Jubli Perak- Pers Sultan- Jln Petani 19/1- Jln Parang 19/8 KTM Sek 19. Hentian Bandar Shah Alam
33 533 A5S028 Hentian Bandar Shah Alam Laluan pergi: Pers Perdagangan Shah Alam Sek 14- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers. Masjid- Pers Institut- Pers Kayangan- Jln Padang Jawa- Jln Sg Rasau- Jln Bt Tiga Lama- Pers.Sultan Ibrahim- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Baharu Terminal Klang. Laluan balik: Terminal Klang Jln Baharu- Pers.Sultan Ibrahim- Jln Bt Tiga Lama- Jln Sg Rasau- Jln Padang Jawa- Pers Kayangan- Pers Institut- Pers. Masjid- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Perdagangan Shah Alam Sek 14. Klang
34 534 A5S027 Seri Muda Laluan pergi: Terminal Seri Muda Jln Hasrat- Pers Budiman- Jln Bukit Kemuning- Jln Sg Jati- Jln Raja Nong- Jln Kota Raja- Jln Raya Timur- Jln Jln Stesen- Jln Dato Hamzah- Jln Tengku Kelana- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Baharu Terminal Klang. Laluan balik: Terminal Klang Jln Baharu- Jln Tengku Kelana- Jln Tengku Diaudin- Jln Stesen- Jln Dato Hamzah- Jln Raya Timur- Jln Kota Raja- Jln Raja Nong- Jln Sg Jati- Jln Bukit Kemuning- Pers Budiman- Jln Hasrat. Klang
35 535 A5S029 Bandar Puteri Laluan pergi: Bdr Puteri Pers Putri- Jln Kebun Nenas- Jln D. Abd Hamid 17- Jln D. Dagang 20- Jln D. Dagang 6- Jln Raja Nong- Jln Seluring 59- Jln Gambus 5- Jln Serampit 29- Jln Seluring 45- Jln Seluring 57- JlnSerunai 1- Jln Langat- Jln Tengku Kelana- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Bahru Terminal Klang. Laluan Balik: Terminal Klang Jln Bahru- Jln Bt Tiga- Jln Tengku Kelana- Jln Langat- Jln Serunai 1- Jln Seluring 57- Jln Seluring 45- Jln Serampit 29- Jln Gambus 5- Jln Seluring 59- Jln Raja Nong- Jln D. Dagang 6- Jln D. Dagang 20- Jln D. Abd Hamid 17- Jln Kebun Nenas- Pers Putri Bdr Puteri. Klang
36 536 A5S026 Tmn Sentosa Laluan pergi:Tmn Sentosa Jln D Y Shabudin 16A- Jln D Y Shabudin 3- Jln D Y Shabudin 10- Jln D. Dagang 1- Jln Raja Nong- Jln Tun Ab Razak- Jln Seluring 59- Jln Tun Sambanthan- Jln Serawak 21- Jln Tun Ab Razak- Jln Langat- Jln Tengku Kelana- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Bahru Terminal Klang. Laluan Balik: Terminal Klang Jln Bahru- Jln Bt 3- Jln Tengku Kelana- Jln Langat- Jln Tun Ab Razak- Jln Serawak 21- Jln Tun Sambanthan- Jln Seluring 59- Jln Tun Ab Razak- Jln Raja Nong- Jln D. Dagang 1- Jln D Y Shabudin 10- Jln D Y Shabudin 3- Jln Hulubalang 27- Jln Hulubalang 31- Jln Hulubalang 30B- Jln Hulubalang 30- Jln D Y Shabudin 16A Tmn Sentosa . Klang
37 537 A5S030 Pandamaran Laluan berkeliling: Terminal Klang Jln Bahru- Jln Bt Tiga- Jln Tengku Kelana- Jln Langat- Pers Seraya- Pers Pegaga- Jln Bt Unjur- Jln Mesra- Jln Sijangkang- Jln Pendamaran- Jln Raja Lumu- Jln kim Chuan- Jln Bt Unjur- Pers Pegaga- Pers Seraya- Jln Langat- Jln Tengku Kelana- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Bahru Terminal Klang . Klang
38 538 A5S002 Klang Laluan berkeliling : Terminal Kelang Jln Baharu- Jln Bt Tiga- Jln Tengku Kelana- Jln Langat- Jln Bt Unjur- Jln Bt Nilam- Pers Botanic- Jln Jasmin- Pers Batonic- Jln Bt Nilam- Jln Bt Unjur- Jln Langat- Jln Tunku Kelana- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Baharu Terminal Kelang. Tmn Botanic
39 539 A5S031 Kota Pendamar Laluan pergi: Kota Pendamar Jln Permata Tiga- Jln Telok Gong- Jln Selat- Jln Pendamar Solo- Jln Banting- Jln Pendamaran- Jln Raja Lumu- Jln Kin Chuan- Pers Raja Muda Musa Port Klang. Laluan balik: Port Klang Pers Raja Muda Musa- Jln Kin Chuan- Jln Raja Lumu- Jln Pendamaran- Jln Banting- Jln Pendamar Solo- Jln Selat- Jln Permata Tiga Kota Pendamar. Port Klang
40 540 A5S001 Port Klang Laluan Pergi : Port Klang Pers.Raja Muda Musa- Jln Tunku Kelana- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Baharu Terminal Kelang. Laluan balik : Terminal Kelang Jln Baharu- Jln Bt Tiga- Jln Tunku Kelana- Pers.Raja Muda Musa Term.Port Klang. Klang
41 541 IOI Laluan Pergi : Lebuhraya Damansara- Puchong (IOI Mall)- Lebuhraya Bkt Jalil- Jln Barat(LRT Bkt Jalil) Laluan Balik: Jln Barat (LRT Bkt Jalil)- KESAS- Jln Barat (LRT Sri Petaling)- Lebuhraya Bkt Jalil- Lebuhraya Damansara- Puchong (IOI Mall) LRT Bkt Jalil
42 542 Putra Height USJ8 (Taipan)

43 433 Bandar Pernaisuri (to assign to A4) LRT Salak South
43 434 LRT Sri Petaling (to assign to A4) Pearl Point


RANGKAIAN PENGANGKUTAN INTEGRASI DERAS SDN BHD
SUMMARY ROUTE PROFILE (Trunk Line)
AREA 5 - Damansara, Puchong, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Subang, Shah Alam, Klang & Port Klang
NO ROUTE NO CODE NO ORIGIN ROUTE DETAILS DESTINATION

1 T60 A5T006 Puchong Utama Laluan pergi : Puchong Utama- LDP- Jln Puchong, Jln Klang Lama- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral). Laluan balik : Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral)- Jln Robson- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Klang Lama- Jln Puchong- LDP- Puchong Utama. KL Sentral
2 T61 Petaling Utama Laluan pergi : Jln Klang Lama (Petaling Utama)- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral) Laluan balik : Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral)- Jln Robson- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Klang Lama (Petaling Utama) KL Sentral
3 T62 A5T004 Klang Laluan pergi: Terminal Kelang Jln Bahru- Jln Batu Tiga-Pers. Sultan Ibrahim- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Pers. Tujuan- Pers. Kemajuan- Pers Kewajipan- Jln PJS 11/26- Jln PJS 9/1-L/raya NPE Sunway Lagoon. Laluan balik: Sunway Lagoon L/raya NPE - Pers Kewajipan- Pers. Kemajuan- Lebuhraya Persekut- Pers Sultan Ibrahim- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Bahru Terminal Klang. Sunway
4 T63 USJ 8 Laluan pergi: USJ 8 Pers. Mulia- Pers Kewajipan- L/raya NPE- L/raya LDP- L/raya Persekutuan- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Tun Sambanthan KL Sentral. Laluan balik : KL Sentral Jln Tun Sambanthan- Jln Robson- Jln Syed Putra- L/raya Persekutuan- L/raya LDP- L/raya NPE- Pers Kewajipan- Jln Subang Indah- Pers. Mulia USJ 8. KL Sentral
5 T64 A5T002 Tmn Sri Muda Laluan pergi: Seri Muda Pers Budiman- Pers Perusahaan- Pers. Jubli Perak- Pers.Sultan- Pers. Selangor- Pers Tengku Ampuan- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Bangsar- Jln Travers- Jln Tun Sambanthan KL Sentral. Laluan balik: KL Sentral Jln Tun Sambanthan- Jln Travers- Jln Bangsar- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Pers Tengku Ampuan- Pers. Selangor- Pers. Sultan- Pers. Jubli Perak- Pers Perusahaan- Pers Budiman Seri Muda. KL Sentral
6 T65 A5T003 Klang Laluan pergi: Jln Bahru (Terminal Kelang)- Jln Batu Tiga-Pers. Sultan Ibrahim- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral) Laluan balik: Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral)- Jln Robson- Jln Syed Putra- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Pers Sultan Ibrahim- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Bahru (Terminal Klang) KL Sentral
7 T66 A5SUT01 Perhentian Shah Alam, Sek 14 Laluan pergi: Pers. Perdagangan, Shah Alam Sek 14 (Hentian Bandar)- Pers Perbandaran- Pers Tasek- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Kayangan- Pers Tengku Ampuan- Pers Kuala Selangor- Pers Klang- LDP- Pers. Kewajipan- Lebuhraya Kesas- LDP (Tesco Puchong) Laluan balik: LDP (Tesco Puchong)- Lebuhraya Kesas- Pers Kewajipan- LDP- Pers Klang- Pers Kuala Selangor- Pers Tengku Ampuan- Pers Kayangan- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Perdagangan Shah Alam Sek 14 (Hentian Bandar) Tesco Puchong

8 E3 Tmn Sri Muda Laluan pergi: Pers Budiman (Seri Muda)- Pers Perusahaan- Pers Jubli Perak- Pers Sultan- Pers Selangor- Pers Tengku Ampuan- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Pantai Baru- Jln Bangsar- Jln Travers- Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral). Laluan balik: Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral)- Jln Travers- Jln Bangsar- Jln Pantai Baru- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Pers Tengku Ampuan- Pers Selangor- Pers Sultan- Pers Jubli Perak- Pers Perusahaan- Pers Budiman (Seri Muda) KL Sentral
9 E4 Klang Laluan pergi: Terminal Kelang Jln Pos Baru- Jln Batu Tiga-Pers. Sultan Ibrahim- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Syed Putra- Jln Tun Sambanthan KL Sentral. Laluan balik: KL Sentral Jln Tun Sambanthan- Jln Robson- Jln Syed Putra- L/raya Persekutuan- Pers Sultan Ibrahim- Jln Pos Baru- Jln Bahru Terminal Klang. KL Sentral

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RANGKAIAN PENGANGKUTAN INTEGRASI DERAS SDN BHD
SUMMARY ROUTE PROFILE (Local Shuttle)
AREA 6 - Damansara, Puchong, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Subang, Shah Alam, Klang & Port Klang

NO ROUTE NO ORIGIN ROUTE DETAILS DESTINATION

1 601 Sek 7, Shah Alam Laluan berkeliling:Hentian Bandar Shah Alam Pers. Perdagangan- Pers. Dato Menteri- Pers. Masjid- Pers. Institut- Pers. Kayangan- Pers Bestari- Pers Permai- Pers Kayangan- Pers Institut- Pers Masjid- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers. Perdagangan Hentian Bandar Shah Alam. Hentian Bandar Shah Alam
2 602 Sek 11, 9, 8, 6, 4 Laluan berkeliling:Hentian Bandar Shah Alam Pers. Perdagangan- Pers Perbandaran- Pers. Damai- Pers Perbandaran- Pers.- Per Kayangan- Jln Liku 8/1- Pers kayangan- Jln Merak- Jln Nuri- Jln Undan- Pers. Dato Menteri- Pers Masjid- Pers Dato Menteri- Per Perdagangan Hentian Bandar Shah Alam. Hentian Bandar Shah Alam
3 603 UiTM (Kolej Meranti/Kolej Jati, Sek 2 Shah Alam) Laluan berkeliling: Kolej Meranti Sek 2 Pers. Masjid- Pers. Institut- Jln Ilmu- Jln Bijak- Jln Sarjana- Jln Ilmu- Pers Institut- Pers Masjid Kolej Jati Sek 2. UiTM (Kampus Utama)
4 604 Tmn TTDI Jaya Laluan pergi: Perdagangan, Shah Alam Sek 14 (Hentian Bandar)- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Damai- Pers Masjid- Pers Kayangan- Pers Hishamuddin- Pers Sukan- Jln Lompat Pagar- Jln Montford- Jln Sastera U2/1- Jln Monford- Pers Anjung Seri- Jln Arca. Laluan balik : Jln Arca- Jln Monfort- Jln Sastera U2/1- Jln Monfort- Jln lompat Pagar- Jln Lawan Pedang- Pers Sukan- Pers HIsamudin- Pers Kayangan- Pers Masjid- Pers damai- Pers Dato Menteri- Perdagangan, Shah Alam Sek 14 (Hentian Bandar) Hentian Bandar Shah Alam
5 605 Bkt Jelutong/ Puncak Perdana Laluan pergi: Pers Perdagangan, Shah Alam Sek 14 (Hentian Bandar)- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Kayangan- Pers Hishamuddin- Pers Sukan- Jln Subang- Pers B- Pers A- Jln Jendela- Jln Jendela U8/20- Pers C- Jln Subang- Jln Puncak Perdana UiTM. Laluan balik : UiTM Jln Puncak Perdana- Jln Subang- Pers C- Jln Jendela U8/20- Jln Jendela- PersA- Pers B- Jln Subang- Pers Sukan- Pers Hishamuddin- Pers Kayangan- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Perdagangan, Shah Alam Sek 14 (Hentian Bandar) Hentian Bandar Shah Alam
6 606 Subang Perdana Laluan berkeliling:Subang Perdana Jln Subang Perdana 4/1- Jln Lapangan Terbang Subang- Saujana- Jln Lapangan TerbangSubang- Jln Subang Perdana 4/1 Subang Perdana. Saujana
7 607 Bt. 10, Lebuhraya Persekutuan Laluan berkeliling : Bt 10 L/raya Persekutuan- Jln Lapangan Terbang Subang - Ara Damansara - Seri Kelana Condommunium - RapidKL- Jln 1A/41- Jln 1A/3 _ Jln 1A/20 - Jln 1A/5 - Jln Lapangan Terbang- L/raya Persekutuan Bt 10 Ara Damansara / Lembah Subang
8 608 Bukit Subang Laluan Pergi: Bukit Subang - Persiaran Metafasa - Jln Bukit Subang - Jln Sungai Buloh - Jln Bukit Badak - Jln Pekan Subang Jln Subang Perdana 4/1 Subang Perdana. Laluan balik: Subang Perdana Jln Subang Perdana 4/1- Jln Pekan Subang- Jln Bukit Badak - Jln Sg Buloh - Jln Bukit Subang - Persiaran Metafasa - Metafasa U16/J Bukit Subang. Subang Perdana
9 609 Mah Sing Laluan pergi : Mah Sing - Jln U5 3/PS - Jln U5 27/PS - Persiaran Galaksi - Jln Sungai Buloh - Jln Bukit Badak - Jln Pekan Subang- Jln Subang Perdana 4/1 Subang Perdana. Laluan balik:Subang Perdana Jln Subang Perdana 4/1-Jln Pekan Subang- Jln Bkt Badak- Jln Sg Buloh- Jln Galaksi- Jln U5/27- Pers Hemisfera- Pers Atomesfera PKNS Subang
10 610 Subang Bistari Laluan Pergi:Subang Bistari - Persiaran Pelangi - Jln Matahari U5/102 - Persiaran Angkasa - Jln Bulan JU5/6 - Jln PS 1/5 - Jln Sungai Buloh - Jln Subang Perdana - Jln Subang Perdana 4/1 Subang Perdana. Laluan balik:Subang Perdana Jln Subang Perdana 4/1- Jln Subang Perdana- Jln Sungai Buloh - Jln Apollo U5/189 - Jln Bulan JU 5/6 - Persiaran Angkasa - Jln Matahari U5/102 - Persiaran Pelangi - Subang Bistari Subang Perdana
11 611 Kota Damansara Laluan pergi: Seksyen 7 Kota Damansara - Jln Nuri 7 - Persiaran Surian - Persiaran Sg Buloh - Jln Sg Buloh - Jln Lapangan Terbang Subang - Jln Subang Perdana - Subang Perdana. Laluan Balik: - Subang Perdana - Jln Subang Perdana - Jln Lapangan Terbang Subang - Jln Sg. Buloh - PersSg Buloh - Pers Surian - Jln Nuri 7 - Seksyen 7 Kota Damansara Subang Perdana
12 612 Kota Damansara Laluan pergi: Persiaran Surian- Jln Nuri 7- Persiaran Jati - Jln Sungai Buloh- Jln Hospital Sungai Buloh- Hospital Sungai Buloh. Laluan balik: - Hospital Sg Buloh - Jln Hospital Sg Buloh - Jln Sungai Buloh - Persiaran Jati - Jln Nuri 7 - Seksyen 7- Pers Surian Kota Damansara. KTM, Sungai Buloh
13 613 Bandar Utama Laluan pergi: Kota Damansara Seksyen 7 - Jln Nuri 7 - Persiaran Surian - Jln Cecawi 6/18 - Jln Cecawi 6/19 - Jln Cecawi 6 - Lebuhraya SPRINT - Jln Sepah Putri 5/1 - Jln Camar 4/1 - Jln Camar 4/5 - Persiaran Surian - LDP - Lebuh Bandar Utama - Dataran Bandar Utama - Bandar Utama - Lebuh Bandar Utama - LDP - Jln SS 21/56 - Jln SS 21/1Damansara Utama. Laluan balik: - Damansara Utama - Jln SS 21/1 - L/Raya Sprint - LDP - Lebuh Bandar Utama - Dataran Bandar Utama - Bandar Utama - Lebuh Bandar Utama - LDP - Persiaran Surian - Jln Camar 4/5 - Jln Camar 4/1 - Lebuhraya SPRINT - Jln Sepah Putri 5/1 - Jln Sepah Putri 5/9 - Jln Cecawi 6 - Jln Cecawi 6/19 - Persiaran Surian - Jln Nuri 7 - Seksyen 7 Kota Damansara Sec 8, 7, 6 Kota Damansara
14 614 Bandar Utama Laluan pergi: Kota Damansara Seksyen 7 - Jln Nuri 7 - Persiaran Surian - Jln Cecawi 6/18 - Jln Cecawi 6/19 - Jln Cecawi 6 - Lebuhraya SPRINT - Jln Sepah Putri 5/1 - Jln Camar 4/1 - Jln Camar 4/5 - Persiaran Surian - LDP - Lebuh Bandar Utama - Dataran Bandar Utama - Bandar Utama - Lebuh Bandar Utama - LDP - Jln SS 21/56 - Jln SS 21/1Damansara Utama. Laluan balik: - Damansara Utama - Jln SS 21/1 - L/Raya Sprint - LDP - Lebuh Bandar Utama - Dataran Bandar Utama - Bandar Utama - Lebuh Bandar Utama - LDP - Persiaran Surian - Jln Camar 4/5 - Jln Camar 4/1 - Lebuhraya SPRINT - Jln Sepah Putri 5/1 - Jln Sepah Putri 5/9 - Jln Cecawi 6 - Jln Cecawi 6/19 - Persiaran Surian - Jln Nuri 7 - Seksyen 7 Kota Damansara Sec 4, 5 Kota Damasara
15 615 Bandar Utama Laluan pergi: - Lebuh Bandar Utama - Jln Burhanuddin Helmi- Jln Dato' Sulaiman- Jln Dato' Sulaiman- Jln Leong Yew Koh- Jln Dato' Sulaiman- Jln Tun Mohd Fuad- Jln Damansara- LDP- SS21/56- SS21/1- Damansara Utama. Laluan balik: Damansara Utama - Jln SS 21/1 - Lebuhraya SPRINT - LDP - Jln Tun Mohd Fuad - Jln Dato Sulaiman - Persiaran Zaaba - Jln Leong Yew Koh - Jln Dato Sulaiman - Jln Burhanudin Helmi - Lebuh Bandar Utama - Bandar Utama Damansara Utama
16 616 Damansara Utama Laluan pergi :Jln SS21/1- Lebuhraya Sprint- LDP- Jln SS2/55- Jln SS2/24- Jln SS2/35- Jln 21/11- Jln 21/1- Jln 21/12- Jln 20/14- Jln 14/37- Jln Dato' Abd Aziz- Jln Semangat- Jln Utara- L/Persekutuan, Jln Pantai baru Masjid Ar Rahman. Laluan balik: Masjid Ar Rahman Jln Pantai Baru- L/raya Persekutuan- Jln Utara - Jln Semangat - Jln Dato Abd Aziz - Jln 20/7 - Jln 21/12 - Jln 21/1 - Jln 21/11 - Jln SS 2/24 - Jln SS 2/55 - LDP - SS 21/56 - SS 21/1 - Damansara Utama. Kg Kerinchi
17 617 Komplek Kerajaan Jln Duta Laluan berkeliling: Komplek Jln Duta - Akib Negara - Jln Khidmat Usaha - Jln Sri Hartamas 1 - Jln Kiara - Jln Bkt Kiara - Jln Setia Murni -Jln Setia Budi - Jln Dungun - Jln Gelengang - Pusat Bandar Dammansara - Jln Johar - Jln Setia budi - Jln Setia Murni - Pers Bkt Kiara - Jln Bkt Kiara - Jln Seri Hartamas - Jln Desa Hartamas - Jln Kiara - Jln Seri Hartamas - Jln Kiara - Jln Khidmat Usaha -Komplek Kerajaan Jln Duta Pusat Bandar Damansara
18 618 Titiwangsa Laluan Pergi: Kuarter Kerajaan Jalan Dutamas 2 & 3 - Pers Dutamas -Jln Khidmat Usaha - Jln Duta - Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri - Jln Traves - Jln Tun Sambantan KL Sentral. Laluan Balik:KL Sentral - Jln Tun Sambantan - Jln Traves - Jln Duta - Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri - Jln Khidmat Usaha - Masjid Wilayah - Maltrade - Pers Dutamas -Jalan Dutamas 2 & 3 - Kuarter Kerajaan Kuarters Kerajaan Kiaramas.
19 619 SS2/55/ Jalan Universiti Laluan pergi: Jln SS2/55- Jln SS2/24- Jln 19/8- Jln Harapan- Jln Universiti- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Pantai Baru Masjid Arahman. Laluan balik:Masjid Arahman Jln Pantai Baru- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Universiti- Jln 19/8- Jln Harapan - Jln. SS2/24 - Jln. SS 2/55. Kg Kerinchi
20 620 Kelana Jaya Laluan Pergi: Jln. SS 6/2- Jln. SS 6/3- Jln. SS 5/2- Jln. SS 5/1- LDP- Jln. Majlis- Jln. SS 3/80- Jln. SS 3/ 29- Jln SS 3/64- Jln. SS 3/39- Jln. SS 1/2- Jln. SS 1/11, Jln. SS 1/1- Jln. SS 9A/1- Jln. SS 9A/14- Jln. 225- Jln. 229- Jln. 222- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Timur- Jln Selangor- Jln Yong Shok Lin. Laluan balik : Jln Yong Shok Lin- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln. 222- Jln. 229- Jln. 225- Jln. SS 9A/14- Jln. SS 9A/1- Jln. SS 1/1- Jln. SS 1/11- Jln. SS 1/2- Jln. SS 3/39- Jln SS 3/64- Jln. SS 3/ 29- Jln. SS 3/80- Jln. Majlis- Jln SS 5/14A- Jln. SS 5/1- Jln. SS 5/2- Jln. SS 6/3- Jln. SS 6/2. PJ State
21 621 KL Sentral KL Sentral- Jln Tun Sambantan- Jln Travers- Jln Bangsar- Jln Maarof- Jln Tempinis- Jln Ara Kiri- Jln Ara- Jln Telawi- Jln Ara- Jln Maarof- Lorong Maarof 6- Lorong Maarof- Jln Pudina- Jln Maarof- Lorong Maarof 6- Lrg. Maarof- Jln Limau Purut- Jln Limau Manis- Lrg. Maarof 1- Lorong Maarof- Jln Maarof- Jln Bangsar- Jln Travers- Jln Tun Sambhantan- KL Sentral. Bangsar Park
22 622 LRT Kelana Jaya LRT Kelana Jaya- LDP- U- Turn- LDP- Jln SS25/23- Jln SS25/32- Jln Bkt Mayang Emas - Tropicana,- Jln Bkt Mayang Emas 1/1- Jln Bkt Mayang Emas 1/8- Jln Bkt Mayang Emas- Jln SS25/32- Jln SS25/23- LDP- LRT Kelana Jaya. Tmn Mayang Emas, LRT Kelana Jaya.
23 623 LRT Kelana Jaya LRT Kelana Jaya- LDP- Jln PJS 7/8- Jln PJS 7/13- Jln Subang Utama- Jln Kewajipan- Jln Kemajuan Subang- Sek. 19- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- LDP- LRT Kelana Jaya. Sunway, Subang Parade, LRT Kelana Jaya.
24 624 LRT Kelana Jaya LRT Kelana Jaya- LDP- Jln SS7/26- Jln SS7/17- Jln SS7/17 K- Jln Stadium- Jln SS7/2- Jln SS7/13- LDP- LRT Kelana Jaya. Stadium MPPJ, LRT Kelana Jaya.
25 625 LRT Taman Bahagia LRT Taman Bahagia- Jln SS2/3- Jln SS4A /1- Jln Majlis- Jln SS5/2- Jln SS6/3- Jln SS5/1- LDP- Jln Majlis- Jln SS3/80- Jln SS3/ 29- LDP- Jln SS3/39- Jln SS1/18- Jln SS1/36 (Jln Baiduri)- Jln SS1/37- Jln SS2/3- LRT Taman Bahagia SS 6, SS 5, SS 3
26 626 LRT Taman Bahagia LRT Taman Bahagia- Jln SS2/3- LDP- Jln SS2/48- Jln SS2/41- LDP- Jln SS21/56- Jln SS21/1- Jln Damansara- LDP- Jln SS2/55- Jln SS2/24- Jln SS1/37- Jln SS2/3- LRT Taman Bahagia Damansara Utama
27 627 LRT Paramount LRT Paramount- Jln 21/1- Jln 21/11- Jln SS2/24- Jln SS2/34- Jln SS1/36- Jln SS1/22- Jln SS1/11- Jln SS1/1- Jln SS9A/1- Jln SS9A/14- Jln 225- Jln 229- Jln 222- Jln 51 A/227- Jln 14/47- Jln 21/12- Jln 20/13- Jln 21/1- LRT Paramount. Kg.Tunku, Sg.Way, Sect. 51A, .
28 628 LRT Asiajaya LRT Asiajaya- Jln Utara- Jln Semangat- Jln Jamil Rais- Jln Dato' Ab.Aziz- Jln 19/1- Jln Universiti- Jln 17/2- Jln 17/11- Jln 17/13- Jln 17/22- Jln 17/ 38- Jln 17/44- Jln 17/29- Jln 17/22- Jln 17/1- Jln Universiti- Jln Semangat- Jln Utara- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Utara- LRT Asiajaya. Sek. 14, Sek. 17.
29 629 LRT Asiajaya LRT Asiajaya- Jln Utara- Jln Kemajuan- Jln Dato' Abu Bakar- Jln Damansara- Jln 17/1- Jln Universiti- Jln Bkt - Jln Utara- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Utara- LRT Asiajaya. Eastin Hotel.
30 630 LRT Taman Jaya LRT Tmn Jaya- Persiaran Barat- Jln Sultan- Jln Selangor- Jln Yong Sook Lin- Jln Sultan- Jln Pencala- Jln Templer- Jln Selangor- Jln Othman- Jln Templer- Jln Selangor- Jln Yoong Sook Lin- Jln Sultan- Jln Timur- Persiaran Barat- LRT Tmn.Jaya. Jalan Othman
31 631 LRT Universiti LRT Universiti - Jln Pantai Bahru (Masjid Ar Rahman)- U- Turn Jln Pantai Bahru- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Mid Valley- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Kerinchi- LRT Universiti Mid Valley
32 632 Bukit Angkasa Pantai Permai 13- Jln Pantai Murni- Jln Bkt Angkasa- Jln Kerinci (LRT Universiti)- Jln Pantai Bahru- Lingkongan Budi- DTC Universiti Malaya- Jln Pantai Bahru- Jln Kerinci- Jln Bk.Angkasa- Jln Pantai Permai- Jln Pantai Permai 7- Jln Pantai Permai 13. DTC Universiti Malaya
33 633 LRT Kerinchi LRT Kerinchi- Jln Pantai Bahru- Jln Pantai Dalam- U- Turn (Pasar)- Jln Pantai Dalam- Jln Bkt Angkasa- Jln Pantai Permai- Jln Pantai Permai 7- Jln Pantai Permai 13- Jln Pantai Murni- Jln Bkt Angkasa- Jln Pantai Dalam- Jln Pantai Bahru- LRT Kerinchi RTM, Pantai Hill Park
34 634 LRT Bangsar LRT Bangsar- Jln Abdullah- Lrg. Maarof- Lrg.Maarof 5- Jln Maarof- Jln Johar- Jln Beringin- Jln Semantan- Jln Dungun- Jln Gelengang- Jln Beringin- Jln Semantan- Jln Damansuria- Jln Damanlela- Jln Maarof- Jln Pudina- Lrg. Maarof- Jln Maarof- Jln Bangsar- LRT Bangsar. Pusat Bandar Damansara
35 635 Kapar Laluan Pergi: Term. Bas Klang Selatan- Jln Pasar- Jln Lebuh Tapah- Jln Mantin- Jln Kapar- Pekan Kapar (Term. Bas) Laluan balik : (Term. Bas) Pekan Kapar- Jln Kapar- Jln Mantin- Klang
36 636 Kapar - Meru Laluan pergi:Term. Bas Klang Selatan- Jln Sireh- Jln Meru- Jln Kopi- Jln Kapar- Pekan Kapar (Term. Bas) Laluan balik: (Term. Bas) Pekan Kapar- Jln Kapar- Jln kopi- Jln Meru- Klang



RANGKAIAN PENGANGKUTAN INTEGRASI DERAS SDN BHD
SUMMARY ROUTE PROFILE (Trunk Line)
AREA 6 - Damansara, Puchong, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Subang, Shah Alam, Klang & Port Klang

NO ROUTE NO ORIGIN ROUTE DETAILS DESTINATION

1 T80 Uitm Shah Alam, Sek 2 Laluan Pergi: Uitm Shah Alam S 2 Pers Masjid, Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Kayangan- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Pantai Baru- Jln Bangsar- Jln Travers- Jln Tun Sambanthan KL Sentral. Laluan balik: KL Sentral Jln Tun Sambanthan- Jln Travers- Jln Bangsar- Jln Pantai Baru- L/raya Persekutuan, Pers kayangan- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Perdagangan- Pers Perbandaran- Pers Tasik- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers Pers Masjid UiTM. KL Sentral
2 T81 Subang Baru Laluan Pergi: Jln Bkt Badak (Subang Baru)- Jln Pekan Subang (Subang Perdana)- Jln Lapangan Terbang Subang- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Pantai Baru- Jln Bangsar- Jln Travers- Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral). Laluan balik: Jln Tun Sambanthan (KL Sentral)- Jln Travers- Jln Bangsar- Jln Pantai Baru- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- Jln Lapangan Terbang Subang- Jln Pekan Subang (Subang Perdana)- Jln Bkt Badak (Subang Baru) KL Sentral
3 T82 Bandar Utama Laluan Pergi - Bandar Utama Lebuh Bandar Utama - LDP- SS21/56 - SS 21/1 - Lebuhraya SPRINT- Jln Johar- Jln Beringin - Jln Semantan - Jln Duta - Jln Damansara - Jln Travers - Jln Tun Sambathan - KL Sentral. Laluan Balik: KL Sentral - Jln Tun Sambanthan - Jln Travers - Jln Damansara - Jln Duta - Jln Semantan - Pusat Bandar Damansara - Lebuhraya Sprint - Jln SS 21/1 - Jln SS 21/56 - LDP - Lebuh Bandar Utama - Dataran Bandar Utama Bandar Utama KL Sentral
4 T83 Kota Damansara via Jln Damansara Laluan Pergi- Kota Damansara- Bandar Utama Lebuh Bandar Utama- LDP- SS21/56- SS 21/1- Lebuhraya SPRINT- Jln Johar- Jln Beringin- Jln Semantan- Jln Duta- Jln Damansara- Jln Travers- Jln Tun Sambathan- KL Sentral. Laluan Balik: KL Sentral- Jln Tun Samban KL Sentral
5 T84 Damansara Utama Laluan Pergi:Bandar Utama Lebuh Bandar Utama- LDP- SS21/56- SS 21/1- Lebuhraya SPRINT- L/raya LDP- Jln SS 2/55- SS2/24- SS2/35- Jln 21/11- Jln 21/1- Jln 21/12- Jln 20/14- Jln 14/37- Jln Dato' Abd Aziz- Jln Semangat- Jln Utara- L/Persekutuan, Jln Pantai Ba KL Sentral
6 T85 Hentian Bandar Shah Alam Laluan Pergi: Perhentian Bandar Shah Alam- Pers Dato Menteri- Pers kayangan- Lebuhraya Persekutuan- LDP- L/raya Sprint- Jln SS 21/- Jln SS 21/54- LDP- Bandar Utama. Laluan balik : Bandar Utama Lebuh Bandar Utama - LDP- SS21/56 - SS 21/1 - Lebuhraya SPRI Bandar Utama
7 T86 Bandar Utama Laluan Pergi:Bandar Utama Lebuh Bandar Utama - LDP - Jln PJU 8/1 - Jln PJU 8/2- Jln.PJU 8/1- LDP- Jln Kuala Selangor - Jln Kepong - Metro Prima. Laluan Balik - Metro Prima - Jln Kepong - Jln Kuala Selangor - LDP - Lebuh Bandar Utama Bandar Utama Metro Prima

Rapid KL Bus Service In New Routes Postponed To Sept 23


PORT KLANG, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- New bus routes in Klang Valley to be serviced by Rapid KL, initially planned to be launched on Sept 16, have been deferred by a week owing to inadequate buses.

Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL) said it needed more buses to ply the routes in 15-minute frequency for local shuttle and 10 minutes for trunk service.

RapidKL Chief Operating Officer Mohd Ali Mohd Nor said the company had received only 100 new buses and was expecting more buses to arrive next week.

"After that, the relevant documents have to be approved by the authorities before putting the buses on the road," he told a press conference after a community briefing on the RapidKL operations in Klang here Saturday.

Areas to be serviced under the new road network are Klang, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Damansara, Petaling Jaya and Puchong.

Mohd Ali said RapidKL's service in new routes in Klang would commence before the year-end.

The routes are from Kapar to Klang, Bandar Puteri Klang to Seri Muda, Hentian Bandar Shah Alam to Klang, Seri Muda to Klang, Bandar Puteri to Klang, Taman Sentosa to Klang, Pandamaran to Klang and Klang to Taman Botanic.
"There will be three days free trial from Sept 23 to 25. The revenue service will start from Sept 26 at RM1 for local shuttle, RM2 for trunk line service and RM2 for city shuttle.

"Comprehensive ticket for those who use the local shuttle, trunk line service and city shuttle is RM4," he said.

Mohd Ali said concessions for senior citizens holding the Rapid KL card and students in school uniform is RM1 for local shuttle, trunk line and city shuttle and RM3 for comprehensive.

All tickets are valid for one day unlimited ride, he said.

"There is also the ultimate day-pass ticket at RM7 valid on all Rapid KL buses and LRT trains on Kelana Jaya, Ampang and Sri Petaling lines," he added.

For more information, please call toll free line 1-800-388-228.

-- BERNAMA

The Star Online > Central

Thursday September 14, 2006



Network bus service postponed

By JADE CHAN

RANGKAIAN Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL) chief operating officer (bus operations) Mohd Ali Mohd Nor recently said that the launch of the new bus network service in Klang, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Damansara, Petaling Jaya and Puchong (Areas 5 and 6) had been postponed from Sept 16 to Sept 23.

He said this at a dialogue session chaired by Petaling Jaya Utara MP Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun. Present at the session were various Rukun Tetangga and Residents Association representatives, as well as Petaling Jaya (PJ) residents.


Mohd Ali ... urged commuters to try the new routes
The session was aimed at introducing the new bus network service around the PJ area, and providing an opportunity for the residents to voice out their problems concerning Rapid KL’s services.

“We need 250 new buses to commence the new bus network service, but we have received only 100. We are expecting more to arrive next week and after that approval for the necessary documents must be obtained for each bus before they are put on the roads,” said Mohd Ali.

He apologised to all Rapid KL users, especially those in PJ Utara, as the frequency has deteriorated lately due to a shortage of buses because of several old buses breaking down.

He assured commuters that steps were being taken to rectify the problem.

Mohd Ali added that the company would be planting 1,258 new bus stops with information panels in Areas 5 and 6 before the launch, and was working on creating proper shelter designs for the bus stops and hubs.

Under the PJ Utara bus network, there will be 13 local shuttle routes with eight routes to and from LRT stations, and one trunk line plying into Damansara from Bandar Utama to KL Sentral.

The local shuttle routes are 613, 614, 615, 616, 620, 622, 623, 624, 625, 626, 627, 628 and 629, while the trunk line route is T82.

Route 613 will service areas in Sections 6, 7 and 8 in Kota Damansara, Damansara Uptown and Bandar Utama, while Route 614 will connect Sections 4 and 5 in Kota Damansara to Bandar Utama.

Route 615 will link various areas in Taman Tun Dr Ismail and Damansara Uptown to Bandar Utama, while Route 616 will ply from Damansara Utama to Kampung Kerinchi.

Route 620 will connect Kelana Jaya to PJ State, while Route 622 will link Taman Mayang Emas to the Kelana Jaya LRT station.

Route 623 will service areas in Sunway, Subang Parade and Batu 10, linking them to the Kelana Jaya LRT station, while Route 624 will ply from Stadium MBPJ to the Kelana Jaya LRT station.

Route 625 will connect SS6, SS5 and SS3 to the Taman Bahagia LRT station, while Route 626 will link Damansara Utama to the Taman Bahagia LRT station.

Route 627 will service areas in Kampung Tunku, Sungai Way and Section 51A to the Taman Paramount LRT station, while Route 628 will ply from Sections 14 and 17 to the Asia Jaya LRT station.

Route 629 will connect Eastin Hotel to the Asia Jaya LRT station.

The buses are expected to ply at a frequency of about 15 minutes, from 5.30am to 12.30-1am daily.

Trunk line Route T82 will connect Bandar Utama to KL Sentral, while trunk Route T43 will link Bandar Utama, IOI Mall, Tesco and Putrajaya to Bandar Utama.

The trunk line service frequency is every 10 minutes, from 5.30am to 12.30-1am daily.

Mohd Ali added that there would be a three-day free trial period from Sept 23 to 25.

Revenue service will commence from Sept 26 at RM1 for local shuttle, RM2 for trunk line service and RM2 for city shuttle. A comprehensive ticket for those who use the local shuttle, trunk line service and city shuttle is RM4.

The RM7 ultimate day pass ticket is valid for all Rapid KL buses and LRT services on the Kelana Jaya, Ampang and Sri Petaling lines.

Senior citizens, students in school uniform and the disabled will enjoy a concession.

Senior citizens must apply for the Rapid KL Senior Citizen Card and produce the card to be entitled to the concession.

The disabled get a 50% discount if they produce their OKU (Orang Kurang Upaya) card, while those who have an OKU card and apply for the Rapid KL Handicapped Card will be entitled to free rides.

“We urge all commuters to try the new routes during the free trial period. We welcome all commuters’ feedback, and may adjust certain routes if the request is reasonable,” said Mohd Ali.

“I feel that PJ residents are finally getting a comprehensive public transport system,” said Chew, urging public to adapt to the new system.

“I’ve asked Rapid KL to set up a counter for senior citizens to apply for the Rapid KL Senior Citizen Card at the Senior Citizens’ Carnival on Oct 1 at SJK (C) Yuk Chai,” she added.

Commuters who wish to find out more about Rapid KL’s new routes or provide feedback can drop by any of the 20 bus hubs in Areas 5 and 6. The nearest hub in PJ Utara is at Bandar Utama.

Alternatively, they can call the toll-free line at 1-800-388-228, visit http://www.rapidkl.com.my/ or email suggest@rapidkl.com.my

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Friday September 15, 2006



Rapid KL’s new Klang Valley network

THE new bus network covering Klang, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya, Damansara, Petaling Jaya, and Puchong will start on Sept 23.

Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL) held a special briefing recently, attended by Kelana Jaya MP Loh Seng Kok and community leaders from Subang Jaya, USJ, and Bandar Sunway.

Rapid KL chief operating officer (bus operations) Mohd Ali Mohd Nor said the new network would consist of 10 routes and one trunk line.

“We need some 250 new buses to serve this new network, with the frequency of a bus every 15 minutes for the local shuttle and 10-minute wait for the trunk service.

“At the moment, we have about 100 new buses and are expecting more to arrive next week,” said Mohd Ali.

All local shuttles will start service from as early as 5.30am and end at about 12.30am or 1am.

“There will be three days of free trial service for residents from Sept 23 to 25, after which the normal fares will be charged,” added Mohd Ali.

The local service is priced at RM1, while the trunk line service and city shuttle are each priced at RM2.

There is also the Day Pass which is valid for unlimited travel within each service for the whole day.

“Passengers are free to travel all day long on one particular service without needing to pay extra.

“We also encourage the use of the Comprehensive Ticket for those who use more than two types of services because they can save an additional 20%. This ticket is at RM4 for all services - the local shuttle, trunk line, and city shuttle,” explained Mohd Ali.

The Ultimate Day Pass, priced at RM7, allows one the use of Rapid’s bus and rail.

Meanwhile, school uniformed students and senior citizens with the Rapid KL card are given 50% concession on local shuttle, trunk line, and city shuttle, while the comprehensive ticket is at RM3.

“Currently, the tickets are still manual, but we will be introducing Touch N Go cards by end of the year,” said Mohd Ali.

Loh commended the introduction of the bus service in view of Subang Jaya and USJ, part of his Kelana Jaya constituency, being among the elite areas which are most developed in Selangor.

“With now the LRT set to be extended from Kelana Jaya to Subang Jaya and the Putra Line from Sri Petaling to Puchong, I wish to propose for a connection to be made between Subang and Puchong as they are just neighbouring townships and this would make a more all-rounded network,” said Loh.

Residents gave their feedback particularly in matters concerning reliability of the buses.

“I understand residents concerns and in this first phase, Rapid KL is striving for reliable frequency in terms of timing,” said Mohd Ali.

“For areas which are low in density, we are probably looking at schedule trips instead, but this will probably come in place a few months down the road.”

He also commented on social effort for the disabled, adding that 100 disabled-friendly buses have been purchased for the convenience of these people.

“We are looking at building ramps and also working with associations to identify locations to send the 100 buses to,” added Mohd Ali.

For details, call its toll free hotline at 1-800-388-228.

The Star Online > Central

Friday September 22, 2006



Rapid starts new service covering PJ to Klang

By ESTHER CHANDRAN
Photo by SAMUEL ONG

AREAS 5 & 6, which make up one third of Rapid KL’s bus network system, will be launched today with free rides offered to commuters from tomorrowto Monday.

The official launch will be held at Sunway Pyramid.

Commuters are advised to hold on to their free tickets from the launch areas in Petaling Jaya, Damansara, Puchong, Klang, Shah Alam, Subang and Subang Jaya when trying out the local, trunk and city shuttle services.

The ticket is valid for a day.

Describing it as the biggest area under Rapid KL’s new bus network system, Rapid KL chief operating officer for bus operations Mohd Ali Mohd Nor said Areas 5 & 6 would have a total of 264 buses plying nine trunk lines (92 buses), 47 shuttle lines (162 buses) and one express line (10 buses).


Mohd Ali briefing the media on new bus routes under Areas 5 & 6.
The local shuttle frequents at a 15-minute interval while the trunk line takes 10 minutes.

There will be a total of 1,257 new bus stops with information panels to provide commuters with information on the routes and bus numbers.

Mohd Ali said the express line plying KL Sentral to Klang makes two stops at Batu 10 and Asia Jaya (Armada Hotel and Petaling Jaya Hilton).

“By Saturday (tomorrow), the old service in Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, Puchong, Subang, Subang Jaya, Damansara and Klang comes to an end as the new service takes over,” he said at a media briefing at the Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd head office off Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang in Petaling Jaya on Wednesday.

Mohd Ali said Rapid KL was preparing for the inevitable alternative in travel in the Klang Valley.

“By Sept 23 (tomorrow), Rapid KL’s basic bus network system will be in place.

“With the new system, we are giving our customers assurance in timing as timing was rather unpredictable with the old system,” he said.

He added that the bus network system formed the last mile in completing the existing rail network system.

“We have done comprehensive coverage of the rail system in the city centre and the bus network supports this system as our buses are connected to the rail.

“The rail system alone cannot take the movement of the Klang Valley’s 4.7 million population and that is why we have 26 trunk lines in place.

“The trunk line is similar to the rail as it caters to the main corridor,” he said, adding that the Federal Highway was an important corridor in Areas 5 & 6.

Mohd Ali said from September to March, the sub-trunk lines connecting to the urban areas would be introduced gradually.

Areas 5 & 6 also see the introduction of Rapid KL’s second sub-trunk line from Bandar Utama to Metro Prima in Kepong.

The first sub-trunk line was from Bandar Utama to Putrajaya.

Mohd Ali said when the entire bus network system was completed, Rapid KL would cover 979 housing estates whereas the old system serviced only 600 housing areas in the Klang Valley.

Since January, Rapid KL has launched

Area 1 with its city shuttle service covering areas in the city;
Area 2 - Rawang, Kepong, Batu Caves, Gombak and Selayang;
Area 3 - Taman Melawati, Hulu Kelang, Wangsa Maju, Setapak, Keramat, Pandan and Ampang; and
Area 4 - Cheras, Sungai Besi, Balakong, Seri Kembangan, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Serdang, Bangi, Kajang and Hulu Langat.

For details, call toll free line 1-800-388-228.

Single bus and LRT ticket by year end:)

By CHOW HOW BAN

COMMUTERS in the Klang Valley may get to use a common ticket to travel around by bus and light rail transit by the end of the year.

Rapid KL chief executive officer Rein Westra said the development of the common ticketing system using Touch N Go would likely be completed within these two months.

“It looks like we will be getting the full roll-up before the end of the year,” he said at a press conference held at the company’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya on Oct 31.

“The end result of that should be you will be able to go to a point-of-sale and buy a RM25-per-month travel card using Touch N Go that a lot of people already have to travel by any (Rapid KL) bus and train.”

At present, Touch N Go readers are already in place at the Kelana Jaya and Ampang/Seri Petaling Lines but many commuters who are not monthly travel cardholders pay for their bus fare on the bus.

“What we are looking for now is to reprogramme these (Touch N Go reading) machines so that they can take your monthly travel cards as well and touch in and out for a 30-day period.

“The innovative part is that the month of the card that you buy can start from the 1st, 13th or 20th day. So it is no longer necessary for you to buy the card exactly on the first day of the month. You just decide when is most convenient for you to start your monthly travel card cycle.

“On top of that, we will be able to use the same card for bus and rail on a monthly travel basis, a single-trip basis or on a day-card basis,” he said.

He added that points-of-sale would be available at LRT stations and the company was looking to increase the number of points-of-sale.

On the construction of proper city hubs, namely Titiwangsa, KL Sentral, KLCC, Medan Pasar and Maluri, he said such projects required a slightly longer planning process which involved City Hall and developers who are operating around the hubs.

“We are discussing in detail the actual traffic flow in these locations to see how they can accommodate the buses around their developments.

“Meanwhile, we are looking at the traffic flow and what we can do short-term at street level – City Hall has already done much by providing shelter at the Titiwangsa exchange area,” he said.

These city hubs are where city shuttle and trunk buses meet. Under the new bus network which was launched in January, commuters will only have to wait for 15 minutes for a local shuttle and switch to a trunk bus that runs at a 10-minute frequency to link to the hubs.

From the hubs, they can take a city shuttle, with a five-minute frequency, to get to their final destination.

On the expansion of the LRT network, Westra said Syarikat Prasarana, local authorities and various government agencies are deciding precisely where the new routes would be.

Is there any discount for the student to buy that touch n go card?...

Wow! So now from Subang Jaya I can catch a bus into the city is it?

Single bus and LRT ticket by year end:)

By CHOW HOW BAN

COMMUTERS in the Klang Valley may get to use a common ticket to travel around by bus and light rail transit by the end of the year. Do you have a link or source for the article? Id like to see the full page.

I have noticed the TnG readers on many of the newer rapidKL buses...but the system sounds like it may be confusing.

I dunno about the Rm25 per month travel card...how would that be possible or even affordable for the company....

As for ideas of maxing out your TnG card at RM4 per day (or RM7 if you board the LRT) that seems like a pretty complicated piece of software.

As for SPNB and the planned routes...well, I do hope that they can be bothered to inform the public about their plans sometime soon....since I can bet that most if not all of the planners actually dont use public transit...they might need to get some info about what it is really like....before they start rolling things out.

Cheers, m

Hi,

Just wanna make short report on the Rapid KL feeder service in Wangsa Maju.I used the feeder bus servive and the Kelana Jaya Line for a short visit to KLCC for the first time since returning from OZ last Monday.

Firstly,the bus stop.Rapid KL has finally placed a rudimentary information post with rudimentary information about the bus routes.The post was not helpful coz since it's printed,the rain I believe damaged the information sheet,Rapid KL should printed the routes on plastic sheets or at least laminate the printed bus route info sheet.Anyway,I waited for exactly 10 minutes and the bus came.The feeder bus seems to be the old city buses and probably transferred to the local bus services.Anyway,the bus was a bit better than the dilapidated Putraline buses.The Touch n Go reader,disappointingly,was damaged and I had to buy the manual ticket.The local bus ticket could be used until midnight,and only costs RM1,I like this new ticketing system.What I really dislike about the feeder bus is that the driver stops the bus in the middle of the oad rather than park close to the bus stop,being used to Adelaide's excellent bus drivers attitude,this attitute of the Malaysian bus driver disgust me.

Second Kelana Jaya Line Wangsa Maju station.The stations seems OK,abit dirty with signs of tear and wear very evident.The Wangsa Maju station is among the most utilized station in KL.3 of the ticket machines were out of service while the remaining ones would not accept paper money.Tried to reload my touch n go but the service was OFF LINE,I know this coz the person behind the counter just geleng her head rather than speak to me,hmm...did not know Rapid KL hire mute personnel :bash: .

Thirdly,on the LRT. The first thing I notice boarding the LRT was the extremely dilapidated condition of the LRT floors whic were flaking and peeling.It was an eyesore and I keep looking at the floor with disgust.The aircond were also dripping with condensed water and trickled on me.

Fourthly,the KLCC station. The lights were strangely dimmed.Perhaps I noticed this coz I am used to the brightly lit metro stations in Adelaide.I felt really uncomfortable in the dim light. The escalator was very slow,people crowded at the foot of the escalator.Meanwhile,the rubbish bins in the station were so dirty and stained with black marks,they were a real ayesore.When I returned to the station,I face the same problem when trying to use the ticketing machines.There were a couple of Mat Salleh who tried unsuccessfuly to buy a ticket from these machines,they looked frustrayed and eventually joined the long queue for the manual ticket.I was lucky to have enough change.

Fifthly,back at the Wangsa Maju station.The feeder bus fortunately just arrived and I managed to get a swift ride back to section 5 Wangsa Maju.I believed I rode a different bus than the first bus,this bus seems more noisy and I can smell petrol inside the bus.I got an astmatic attack for the first time in several months in that bus!!!!Don't worry,I had my inhaler with me.

Observation
-bus ticketing improved(the only obvious improvement)
-feeder bus abit OK than before,but still dirty and bad driver attitude.
-Stations look dirty and need refurbishment.
-Underground station at KLCC poorly lit.
-Escalator so slow,I noticed that escalators at metro stations in Adelaide and Melboure are alot faster.
-Interiors of LRT especially the rubber coated floors look extremely dilapidated,probably due to the large number of people using it everyday.

Conclusion
Public tranport in KL is still in bad condition.Not much improvement since I returned.It has gotten worse in terms of the infrastructure and the conditions of the buses and LRTs but I believe the frequency of the Wangsa Maju local bus has improved slightly,not sure about other areas. IMO.:nuts:

^^You should mail them (Rapid KL) your detailed observations because it may help. It's worth a try anyway. ;) I noticed the peeling/ cracking floors on the LRT too. :puke:

I believe you're aware that the PUTRA LRT is currently heavily used, and is running above capacity during peak hours. News reports have indicated that they will change their trains soon to accomodate the growing demand, etc., but not sure when though. Some stations are looking run down, got to agree with you on that.

forrestcat,

Right now the Touch n go readers on RapidKL buses are not being used, but there is a plan to have a new touch n go service on buses for the new year.

Im just curious...did you see a yellow reader or a black reader?

One tiny problem I have with the readers is that the screen information...is so hard to see...

As for the buses...RapidKL has bought many dozens of buses from two Chinese companies, DongFeng and AnYuan.

These new Chinese buses are being used on most of the RapidKL routes. You can tell the difference by looking at the paint colour...the new buses are beige and the old ones are white.

The new buses are more modern and definitely cleaner than the older RapidKL buses--usually HICOM or IVECO (Fiat)--and Putraline buses--Daimlers or Dennis Darts--but Im surprised that the Wangsa Maju area hasnt got the new buses.

Your observations about the LRT line and coaches are spot on...a huge disappointment...poor maintenance is the issue.

As for the drivers stopping in the wrong spot...disappointing. Please email Mr. Mok Yoke Wah, Customer Relationship Management, at ccmok@lrt.rapidkl.com.my to let him know the problem....you can also email to suggest@rapidkl.com.my.

Cheers, m

I noticed there are some new feeder buses serving the Wangsa Maju area but the old buses are still mostly used.I got to used the new bus 3 days ago,It was very comfortable.I believe they rotate the buses to serve the different parts of Wangsa Maju.But the black TnG reader can't be used,a paper taped on it said it's under testing.Hopefuly the old buses would be phased out soon,they are just too old to serve the hilly conditions of Wangsa Maju.

Overall the local bus service has improved,I see the feeder buses relatively more frequent and quite full most of the time thanks perhaps to the new ticketing system.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/jan07/10jan/DSC_0085.jpg

but just for ur info, the buses are made by MTrans..don't belove, go near it and you will see Mtrans logo around the bus

but just for ur info, the buses are made by MTrans..don't belove, go near it and you will see Mtrans logo around the busThat's what I thought at first too....but so far I have seen 6 different types of "new" buses for RapidKL.

The first City Shuttle buses had an MTrans logo on them to the side of the frong of the bus...but in the centre of the front of the bus is another round logo (resembles an oval with a leaf inside)

I found out this is the logo of DongFeng company...

Ive seen the pictures of the ceremonies when these companies handed over the buses to RapidKL...on their websites

The 2nd type (appearing in March 06 with the expansion to area 2) is also (I believe) a Dong Feng product. It resembles the first city shuttle but with a different headlight design and narrower doors and it has stairs. The 3rd type is a bus that is very similar to the IVECO buses (or the HICOM copy) with a square, tall body. This bus appeared in July 06. The 4th type of bus is also a Dong Feng low floor product with the brand name Higer, and the 5th type of bus is another low floor bus by AnYuan Bus Company, with the brand name AYVIP.

I havent had a close look at the 6th type yet, I only noticed in a week ago.

If anyone is interested in this, try to id the buses as they pass you by...I do this when Im stuck in the jam :-P

If some more photos can be posted here, we could try to id the 6 types of buses.

Cheers, m

Major upgrade for RapidKL

Updated : 26-03-2007
Media : The Star
Story By : N/A
via www.biznewsdb.com


PETALING JAYA: RapidKL is revitalising its bus network, which should see major improvements over the existing one that was introduced in January last year.

Without going into too much detail, RapidKL chief operating officer Mohd Ali Mohd Nor said the company would announce the improvements for the 4,000 sq km network it covers in the Klang Valley next month.
¡§For a start, the issue of too many transfers will be dealt with almost immediately. There will be minimal transfers,¡¨ he said.

Mohd Ali added that MPs and residential association heads of the six areas serviced by RapidKL buses would be briefed on the upcoming changes.

Mohd Ali is also inviting the public to provide feedback on what they expect from the bus company in order to convert car users to bus users.

¡§If you compare the network from what it was before we took over, there has been a lot of improvement. There is certainty in getting a bus now, with a 30-minute waiting time being terrible.

¡§So the question is, what are the public's expectations of a bus company in KL considering we are limited by certain factors,¡¨ he added.

Mohd Ali said the process of getting bus lanes approved was slow but should bus lanes work as they were meant to, then RapidKL would definitely be speedier and people could afford to wake up 30 minutes later for work.

¡§I don't think many people enjoy driving their cars into the city these days. But the only reason the bus is no better than the car is because buses also get stuck in traffic jams.

¡§One of the main purposes of RapidKL coming into the picture is to attract car users, but we need to know what they want and expect,¡¨ he said.

However, Mohd Ali admitted that it was a chicken-and-egg situation as long as there was no compelling reason for car users to switch.

¡§The public transport system has to be in place first with the proper infrastructure, then the different measures to push people towards public transport can be implemented.¡¨

Mohd Ali said RapidKL was getting to that stage of readiness, noting that ridership had increased by about 40% when the local, trunk and city shuttle services were introduced last year.


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Interesting changes are afoot for rapidKL. There are plans to interline some of the Bas Utama and Bas Tempatan Routes to allow for less transfers.

Changes to Area 2 (Kepong and Segambut) and Area 4 (Cheras) have been announced....when will the meeting be for Subang Jaya, I wonder.

Rapid KL tweaks Bandar Tun Razak routes (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/4/13/central/17414571&sec=central)

New Rapid KL routes for Kepong and Segambut folk (http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/4/16/central/17410637&sec=central)

According to the content of the first article, rapidKL is making significant changes in the BTR and Cheras bus services.

According to the second article, similar streamlining is taking place in Kepong and Segambut.

To summarize the changes

First, buses will now have a letter in front of the route # to explain what type of service is being offered.

(technically, the numbers were supposed to do this e.g. 1XX is city shuttle and 5XX is area 5 shuttle...but I guess it wasnt enough).

The new codes will be

TXXX for bas tempatan (local shuttle)
UXX for bas utama (trunk buses)
BXXX for bas bandar (city shuttles)

The main thing here is that the TXX routes (like T63) will now become UXX (so does this mean route U63?).

Side Note:

I wonder why rapidKL likes this idea but my suggestion of using K (e.g. 521K) and L (623L) to designate feeder buses going to Komuter and LRT stations was rejected....

I suppose that if both ideas were accepted, 623 will become T623L :p

Another feature of the new plan is that the trunk buses will now pass through the LRT/City Shuttle hub at Maluri LRT station and continue on to Jalan Bukit Bintang. The purpose is to allow reduced numbers of transfers and, I suppose, encourage more users.

I suppose that this will mean two different types of buses (BXXX city shuttles and UXX trunk buses) running the same routes inside KL....

It also means that rapidKL is paying attention to the feedback and questioning of their bus system...with the trunk buses operating this new way...there is a connection to LRT (Maluri), monorail (Bukit Bintang) and a major part of the city centre (Bukit Bintang)...and this is good...

Less transfers is also a good thing...alot more direct service into the city and direct connections with the trunk/utama lines...is in the works...along with new trunk/utama lines and shuttle/tempatan routes.

Ok, keep an eye out on April 21 and see what happens

http://www.geocities.com/klbloke/rapidnew.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/klbloke/rapidarea1.jpg

http://www.rapidkl.com.my/rapidbus_cityshuttle.htm

During my holiday in KL, i went to KL bird park for a visit. There is a rapid kl bus service from KL Sentral to Parlimen. But I had waited for 2.5 hours to board. I asked the driver and he said that because of the route has a low yield, but the schedule said that it is 30 min btw departures!!!!:bash:

Eeh ? Really ?? I never had prob with Rapid KL. Always on time. The longest wait ever is 30 minutes for KL Sentral-Shah Alam bus.

Snag over Rapid KL bus facilities for the disabled
Tuesday April 24, 2007
By CHRISTINA LOW
Photos by UU BAN
TheStar


MORE than 30 individuals from various NGO's ga-thered at the Bangsar LRT station recently to try out the new facilities for the disabled provided by Rapid KL.

“We were so excited when we were told that facilities for the disabled would be available on public buses as it would definitely help us to get about,” said K. Se-garan, a member of the Indepen-dent Living and Training Centre.

The 20-year-old said with such facilities available, he did not have to rely on taxis or friends to move about.





http://www.thestar.com.my/archives/2007/4/24/central/03bus.jpg

Troublesome: The bus is parked close to the curb
to enable the disabled passengers to get on board.





However, the group was a little disappointed when some flaws in the facilities became apparent.

“Every time the bus stops, it has to be parked near the road curb to enable the driver to lift and connect the ramp to the curb. Only then can those using wheelchairs come down.

In other countries, the bus is designed to match the curb to make it easy for those using wheelchairs and mothers using prambulators for their babies to get in and out of the bus.

“This is a hassle as each time the driver has to get down and assist us.

“Furthermore, the bus not only caters to the disabled but also able passengers,” said Malaysian Animal-Assisted Therapy for the Disabled and Elderly Association (PETPOSITIVE) president Anthony Thanasayan.

Thanasayan said one solution would be using a hydraulic lift.

“Hydraulic lifts have been used in buses for many years in other countries. We should follow suit,'' he said.

Another shortcoming is the narrow passageway on the buses. Those using a bigger wheelchair would find it difficult to move in and out.

The group said they did not want to rely on others to move about and wanted facilities that would help them lead an independent life.

“We are thought to be independent but with such obstacles, it is difficult,'' said Thanasayan.

He said Rapid KL should get ideas and feedback from the disabled as different individuals had different needs.

Support Group Society for the Blind of Malaysia (Supporteam) secretary Captain Abdul Karim Stuart Russel said the bus company should also announce each stop for the benefit of the blind.

He said the names of the stops should also be announced.

Also, he said the empty space at the front part of the bus for wheelchairs should be fitted with folding chairs for the able-bodied to use.

“The empty space is wasted when no wheelchair users are on board,” said Abdul Karim.

When contacted, Rapid KL's senior manager of corporate communications division Katherine Chew said the company had met up with members from the Barrier-Free Environment and Accessible Transport Group (BEAT) to understand and discuss the facilities that the bus company should provide for its customers before finalising details.

“We even tested the service with them and they seemed happy with it,” said Chew.





http://www.thestar.com.my/archives/2007/4/24/central/02rapid.jpg

A little help: Rapid KL bus driver Pahamib Sarahing
helping V. Munusamy alight from the bus.





“Our drivers will be trained to assist the disabled passengers, deaf and also the blind when they board the bus,” she said.

At present there are buses operating on the trunk and city routes for able bodied passengers as well as the disabled.

Chew said the disabled should begin using the services only after the launch in June as all bus drivers would have been properly trained by then.

Good move by RapidKL.Finally they fulfill their promise.At least such buses are on KL roads.

The latest batch of RapidKL buses (not the accessible ones) have a very interesting look to them...

the front pillars are very narrow and there is glass inside (like the older DRB buses) to allow for better visibility...

the design ... is very smooth and sleek, even better than the AnYuan VIP bus that is being used on some routes.

I saw this bus along the Federal Highway, couldnt make out the route tho...will go to KL Sentral and see if I can find it...

oh, and fyi, one great thing about this bus is that it has an LED signage on the back of the bus, to show the bus route number....

and fyi 2, rapidKL will be retrofitting all buses to have LED signage on the back to show the route number

and fyi 3, I spoke to the GM for product promotion (yeah, they have one) and suggested that rapidKL put all info about the buses (photos, company of origin, features) onto their website and generate some interest...maybe a RapidKL bus fans club will form....

Cheers, m

^That's a good idea,just like ktmrailwayfan and KTM. Forumers at ktmrailwayfan forum regularly have their suggestions acknowledged by KTM PR officer.

Anyway,anyone knows who's the producer the wheelchair accessible buses?

taken from http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=12865845&postcount=583The inside view of the new disabled friendly Rapid KL bus - taken this morning

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/5680/cimg4922du5.jpg

It's interesting to see they have seat belts for wheelchair bound passengers.

I do not see any seat belts in the wheelchair accessible buses in Adelaide.

But then,most disabled OZs use motorised wheelchairs which have more safety features.

KUALA LUMPUR: If you are one of the commuters tired of frequent bus halts, despair not.

Passengers from Klang, Kajang and Putrajaya can now travel to the city centre faster and in comfort on RapidKL’s new long-haul buses.

"All express bus services for the three routes have a minimal number of stops, with travelling time taking an hour to 90 minutes," said its bus operations chief operating officer Mohd Ali Mohd Nor.

At a ceremony to unveil the new buses, Ali said the service had 39 buses, with 18 allocated for the express line from Putrajaya Sentral (E1), Kajang Terminal (E2) and Klang (E4) to Pasar Seni here.

He said the new buses, with 39 mostly front-facing seats, would eliminate motion sickness, compared with those having seats facing sideways.
He said single-journey tickets would cost RM3.

The unlimited-ride ticket has gone up by RM1 to RM5, for express routes E1, E2 and E4, starting from Tuesday.

He said the increase in price was because the routes had been extended to Pasar Seni. Previously, the rides ended at KL Sentral.

On RapidKL buses having failed "disabled-friendly" tests carried out by the Independent Living and Training Centre, Ali said the findings could be challenged as the company was left out of the tests.

He said the service would only be available in June.

He said RapidKL had consulted various associations representing the disabled to find a good system suitable for the handicapped.

On RapidKL buses having failed "disabled-friendly" tests carried out by the Independent Living and Training Centre, Ali said the findings could be challenged as the company was left out of the tests.

He said the service would only be available in June.

He said RapidKL had consulted various associations representing the disabled to find a good system suitable for the handicapped.klbloke, do you have a source on this, Id like to find it.

To hear these comments...it is somewhat disappointing...he wants to challenge their claims because the group tried out the buses on their own...without consulting rapidKL...

that is the whole point...that is their goal...to try to live independently without having their hands being held...to try to reduce barriers...and gain access to things that everyone else takes for granted....

rapidKL, c'mon, do it properly...dont bring accessible buses online and then challeng the disabled patrons for trying to use the buses....

Cheers, m

rapidKL, c'mon, do it properly...dont bring accessible buses online and then challeng the disabled patrons for trying to use the buses....

Cheers, mwould also be necessary to make sure that bus bays are clear so that accessible buses can come to the kerb.

So rapidKL should put up the wheelchair sign at all bus stops using where the accessible buses will stop. There should also be a serious fine for blocking the bus bay...and enforcement by CCTV cameras.

Cheers, m

Are the ramps operated manually by hand or automatically?

article including photos about the new long haul rapidKL buses (http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/5/2/central/17604221&sec=central)....

New buses introduced to make it easier on commuters

By DEBBIE CHAN
debbie@thestar.com.my
Photo by SAMUEL ONG

TO further promote comfortable commuting, Rapid KL has introduced a fleet of new long haul buses to serve different routes in the Klang Valley.

There are currently 39 of these buses and the numbers are expected to increase to 150 by the middle of this month.

Eighteen of these buses have been allocated for the express lines – E1 from Putrajaya Sentral to Pasar Seni, E2 from Terminal Kajang to Pasar Seni and E4 from Klang to Pasar Seni.


New fleet: Currently, 39 of the new buses have been introduced with more expected soon.
“All three routes have minimal stops. With the new buses, customers can travel in comfort,” said Rapid KL chief operating officer Mohd Ali Mohd Nor.

“We are also putting these buses on selected trunk routes. These routes have become longer and journey time has also increased,” he explained.

The buses has have a seating capacity of can seat 39 passengers and carry 20 standing passengers at one time. The express routes E1, E2, and E4 are now priced at RM 3 one way and the all day unlimited ride ticket is now RM 5.

“We are introducing single journey tickets for the express route to provide flexibility to customers.

“With the express service made available at 30-minute intervals and the new features of the buses, we believe customers would benefit as these buses provide maximum comfort and value for money.”

For more information of the express service, call the help line at 03-7625 6999.

Cheers, m

New buses introduced to make it easier on commuters

http://www.thestar.com.my/archives/2007/5/2/central/m_p4lrt.jpg

New fleet: Currently, 39 of the new buses
have been introduced with more expected soon.

Dong Feng DHZ6120RC2 (the first batch, appeared in Jan. 2006)

taken from: http://www.chinabuses.com/english/news/0607/18001.htm

http://www.chinabuses.com/english/news/0607/dongfeng_001.jpg

King Long (Higer) S90B City bus (the 3rd batch, appeared in Sept. 2006)

taken from: http://www.kinglong-sz.com.cn/en/news/Read.asp?id=29

http://www.kinglong-sz.com.cn/news/UpImages/20061223113021805.jpg

http://www.kinglong-sz.com.cn/news/UpImages/20061223113031124.jpg

An Yuan VIP bus (the 4th batch, appeared in Oct. 2006)

taken from: http://www.chinabuses.com/english/news/0607/19002.htm

http://www.chinabuses.com/english/news/0607/anyuan_001.jpg

I dont have images of the other (2nd, 5th, 6th) batches of buses in RapidKL livery, but Im sure that they can be found easily enough.

If you check out the following page, http://www.chinabuses.com/english/buses/index.htm I think you can see some of the buses. For example, the bus on the bottom right of the page (model # JS6120G1H) looks very much like the latest rapidKL long haul buses (7th batch). The bus on the bottom left (model # DHZ6120RC2) is the first RapidKL city shuttle bus. At the top right you can see the 3rd batch of buses from King Long (Higer), (model #KLQ6110G, appeared Sept 2006) and the bus beside it looks like the 5th batch of buses (model # MD6100LDH).

*I believe that the 6th batch would be the disabled buses and the 7th would be the long haul buses but of course, rapidKL would have to confirm that.

So far

1st batch appeared in January 2006
2nd batch appeared in March 2006
3rd batch appeared in August-Sept. 2006
4th batch appeared in October 2006
5th batch appeared in January 2007
6th batch appeared in March 2007
7th batch appeared in April 2007


Cheers, m

Thanks for the pics and info.

The vast acquisition of buses seems to reflect that RapidKL is indeed serious in improving public transportation in the Klang Valley.:banana:

Now KLites dun have the right to complain that KL public buses are in poor condition. The buses I see are better than most of the buses in Adelaide!!!!

It's kinda pity that RapidKL had to resort to importing buses while some Malaysian companies are quite capable of manufacturing buses on their own.But I guess the Chinese could manufacture the buses in larger quantities at a shorter time(and lower cost).

http://www.thestar.com.my/archives/2007/5/2/central/m_p4lrt.jpg

New fleet: Currently, 39 of the new buses
have been introduced with more expected soon.

Wow..they look like trams.

^^I can't agree more with you, Forrestcat !

Rapid KL bus and rail network is absolutely world class ( despite having some minor problems ). Much much better than the quality of transportation in Fukuoka which is just the same size like KL. It's very very easy for me and my family and all my friends to travel to everywhere around Klang Valley nowadays. All buses running on time. And very cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeappp........... sometimes I pay extra RM to the bus driver coz Im afraid the company isn't making money :D Now there is no more excuses on why ppl shouldn't travel by bus in KL. For me, how developed a country is is not reflected by how fancy the cars on the streets are, but is reflected on the quality of public transportation :banana:

Majulah bas untuk negara :banana:

^Hai..kelakar ha..giving extra RM1 to the bus :) .Maybe they bought an extra bus of two because of your contribution :) .

Next wise step would to improve the bus stops in KL.

^^ Imagine.. how could RapidKL sustain its revenue by just charging RM 1 for unlimited pass thru out the day >>

Yes, I think they should improve the quality of bus stops..they should ban posting ads on the board and provide more dustbox. But now I don't have much prob with that.

Anywayz, my momy already sold her car cuz she find it much easier and much cheaper to travel to everywhere inside Shah Alam by Rapid KL bus--- only RM 1 per day.... Woow... still can't believe that... only RM 1 ????????
By this way our family could save RM XXXX every month :D

^^I can't agree more with you, Forrestcat !

Rapid KL bus and rail network is absolutely world class ( despite having some minor problems ). Much much better than the quality of transportation in Fukuoka which is just the same size like KL. It's very very easy for me and my family and all my friends to travel to everywhere around Klang Valley nowadays. All buses running on time. And very cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeappp........... sometimes I pay extra RM to the bus driver coz Im afraid the company isn't making money :D Now there is no more excuses on why ppl shouldn't travel by bus in KL. For me, how developed a country is is not reflected by how fancy the cars on the streets are, but is reflected on the quality of public transportation :banana:

Majulah bas untuk negara :banana:
ish....acting that u r billionaire??:D

Anywayz, my momy already sold her car cuz she find it much easier and much cheaper to travel to everywhere inside Shah Alam by Rapid KL bus--- only RM 1 per day.... Woow... still can't believe that... only RM 1 ????????
By this way our family could save RM XXXX every month :D

Adelaide Metro made an ad showing a women who uses the Adelaide metro living in a bungalow :lol: ..to show that taking public transport is cheap and saves alot of $$$. According to the ad,an Australian could save an average $9000/year taking public transport...but cars here especially second hand are cheap and could actually be cheaper than taking the bus if travel around alot.

But such ad could work here in KL,considering that buying a car is like buying a house and the all day tickets wayyyyyy cheaper.Should suggest this to RapidKL marketing division.

Adelaide Metro made an ad showing a women who uses the Adelaide metro living in a bungalow :lol: ..to show that taking public transport is cheap and saves alot of $$$. According to the ad,an Australian could save an average $9000/year taking public transport...but cars here especially second hand are cheap and could actually be cheaper than taking the bus if travel around alot.

But such ad could work here in KL,considering that buying a car is like buying a house and the all day tickets wayyyyyy cheaper.Should suggest this to RapidKL marketing division.I was thinking the same thing...I recall a series of posters from the Toronto Transit Commission...they took the uniquely designed seats from the train (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:TTC_subway_Interior.jpg) and placed a two seat bench (looking like the image below)
http://www.busstopbiblestudies.com/imgs/ttc-trolley-empty-seats.jpg
in various situations...a boat, a home theatre/movie room, a university lecture hall...

The idea was that by using the TTC, you could save enough money to buy all of these things...by purchasing a TTC pass at CAD$100/month for 1 year you could save CAD 3500 as compared to the cost of parking......

And that is assuming an annual cost to operate a car of about CAD 8400 including fuel, maintanance, etc.

a one month RapidKL bus and LRT pass is RM125 so for 1 year it would cost 1500....

How much do you think it costs to operate a car in Malaysia? Factor in the cost of purchase (at least 12 months salary) and the cost of fuel (almost RM2/L) and the cost of tolls and maintenance....

yes, these ads would be nice to see...I sure have saved a bundle of money by not investing in a car and using public transit...and I have spent much of that money in other places...restaurants, movies, shopping, travel...

Cheers, m

Maybe we could use a mascot like our friends down south :nuts: to promote public transport :lol:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/CaptainSMRTC151New.JPG/800px-CaptainSMRTC151New.JPG
Captain SMRT

What will ours be?

Hang Ra Pid :lol: Mat Rapid...Nakhoda Rapid.... :banana:

i dun understand why they said petrol price is fixed at RM 1.92/litre. In Projet petro station Shah Alam I gtt fueled at RM 1.63 /litre . Is there any other places offering this ?

Rapid KL To Introduce 100 Disabled-friendly Buses In June


KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (Rapid KL) will introduce 100 disabled-friendly buses here in June. Women, Family and Community Development Ministry Parliamentary Secretary Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun said the service would give the disabled greater access to the city besides convenience and comfort.

"Rapid KL will be the first bus service operator to provide such buses. However, not only buses that should be disabled-friendly but other infrastructure as well," she told reporters at the Bangsar LRT station here where more than 100 disabled from various associations tried out such buses that have a ramp each for the wheelchairs.

Rapid KL chief operations officer Mohamad Ali Mohamad Nor said the company would identify which bus-stops could be used by the disabled to go on such buses.

"These buses will only ply 63 trunk routes, so they will not stop at all the 2,500 bus-stops in Kuala Lumpur as the road structure in some areas is not suitable for the facility," he said.

Pastor Sia Siew Chin, executive director of the Beautiful Gate Foundation for the Disabled, said the disabled-friendly bus service would enable its members to move around more easily as they had been dependent on the association's van to run errands.

Meanwhile, a representative of the Malaysian Association for the Blind, Muhammad Fairuz Abdullah, said the disabled-friendly bus service should not just focus on the wheeelchair-bound but also on others like the blind.

"The Rapid KL buses should use the public address system to announce the the bus-stops being approached so that the visually impaired would know where they are. At present they always have to ask the other passengers," he said.

-- BERNAMA

Do the disable access buses lean(are they leaning buses too?).

^^ I think they should be... but whether the bus drivers are well-trained or mindful enough to use that... :dunno:

Canada's CNIB has developed a "bus hailing kit" for the disabled that is available f o c.

http://www.octranspo.com/accessible/images/Hailing_Kit.gif

most transport operators have information about accessible travel....http://www.octranspo.com/accessible/Assistance/Assistance.htm#destination

No reason why RapidKL and RapidPenang (and all others) could not do the same.

Cheers, m

Setiap tahun 6000 ++ orang mati di atas jalan raya di M'sia . dan Malaysia antara negara paling tinggi bilangan maut atas jalan raya. Kenapa kita belum bersedia menjadi masyarakat yang menggunakan pengangkutan awam ? Beribu-ribu nyawa dapat diselamatkan kalau begini.

Canada's CNIB has developed a "bus hailing kit" for the disabled that is available f o c.

http://www.octranspo.com/accessible/images/Hailing_Kit.gif

most transport operators have information about accessible travel....http://www.octranspo.com/accessible/Assistance/Assistance.htm#destination

No reason why RapidKL and RapidPenang (and all others) could not do the same.

Cheers, m

My god..the solution so simple.

I always wonder how the blind or elderly know which bus to take.

^In Australia...20 or so road related deaths during Easter nationwide was considered worrying....kalo kat Malaysia..bole buat kenduri dapat kadar kemalangan cam tu.:lol:

^^ Dekat Jepun tahun lepas 5 800 orang maut atas jalan raya. Penduduk Jpn 128 juta ++.

Kenapa di Malaysia semua org nak guna kereta je ? Tak boleh ke kite berubah kepada masyarakat yg gunakan pengangkutan awam ??

^^ Dekat Jepun tahun lepas 5 800 orang maut atas jalan raya. Penduduk Jpn 128 juta ++.

Kenapa di Malaysia semua org nak guna kereta je ? Tak boleh ke kite berubah kepada masyarakat yg gunakan pengangkutan awam ??

Only KL have a reliable transportation system. In 'other cities',it's practically non existent and extremely bad.Even if there are some sort of public buses,they are unrelaible for people to go to work..setakatpergi pasar boleh la

Only KL have a reliable transportation system. In 'other cities',it's practically non existent and extremely bad.Even if there are some sort of public buses,they are unrelaible for people to go to work..setakatpergi pasar boleh la

then, let Rapid KL takes over all the public transportations in Malaysia :laugh: :colgate:

^Anyone else u can suggest besides RapidKL :) ?

Anyway,do u guys like the current RapidKL website.I've got to admit it looks OK now and the bus schedule pretty easy to understand.

I really hope RapidKL will provide a direct bus service from the Wangsa Maju area to KLCC...currently we have to take the feeder bus to Tmn Melawati,catch as bus to Titiwangsa and from there a bus to KLCC...we have to change buses 2 times and it seems ridiculous to do so as Wangsa Maju is not that far from KLCC. Wangsa Maju needs it as the LRT is so full of people most of the time.With the all day ticket,I'll take the bus anytime to KLCC if there's such service.

Depending on the size of city land, maybe our local authority can allocate some space for bus lanes......just my opinion

About the website, for me....it is easy to use

Quote from usj.com.my regarding a journey planner for RapidKL buses....

I see that iMetro have now updated the RapidKL City Bus (Bxxx) routes. Though, they still have the old RapidKL trunk line Txx routes.

You can directly access the KualaLumpur iMetro route database using this url, http://imetro.nanika.net/metro?o=h&v=KUALALUMPUR .

From that page, try selecting only the bus lines, and key in "USJ 8" (select it) in the Departure box, and key in "KLCC" (select "Jalan P.Ramlee - Suria KLCC") and see what bus routes it suggest. It'll suggest you the "Shortest route" and the "Fewest connections route". Except that now iMetro needs updating of RapidKL trunk, express and local bus routes

Someone asked about the manufacturer of the accessible bus...it appears to be......

a Volvo....

at least, that is what I saw on the manufacturer's plate inside the door...

didnt see the details, but Ill try to find the model number.

I dont know if it is just a Volvo Chassis or a complete bus...will see what I can dig up.

Cheers, m

Volvo??? I'll want to investigate this too.

An Yuan VIP bus (the 4th batch, appeared in Oct. 2006)

taken from: http://www.chinabuses.com/english/news/0607/19002.htm

http://www.chinabuses.com/english/news/0607/anyuan_001.jpg

I dont have images of the other (2nd, 5th, 6th) batches of buses in RapidKL livery, but Im sure that they can be found easily enough.So far

1st batch appeared in January 2006
2nd batch appeared in March 2006
3rd batch appeared in August-Sept. 2006
4th batch appeared in October 2006
5th batch appeared in January 2007
6th batch appeared in March 2007
7th batch appeared in April 2007


Cheers, m
4th batch is this? Pic taken Jan 2007.

http://i10.tinypic.com/4p9wxvp.png

4th batch is this? Pic taken Jan 2007.

http://i10.tinypic.com/4p9wxvp.pngthat's the one...actually, I think I missed one type of bus...the square one that looks much like the old HICOM buses...

so that means there are actually 8 different types of new buses.

Cheers, m

^^ That bus made in China too?

I really like the color scheme of the RapidKL buses. Its nice to look at.

^^ That bus made in China too?

I really like the color scheme of the RapidKL buses. Its nice to look at.An Yuan VIP bus company...it is a pretty nice bus, but smaller in comparison to the others...great for short length feeder bus services...not so great for long distance highway services...

Cheers, m

RapidKL B7RLE Wheelchair Accessible Bus

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-15.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-14.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-50.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-28.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-23.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-45.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-46.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-49.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-51.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-18.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-25.jpg

1st batch: Dongfeng DHZ6120RC2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-19.jpg

3rd batch: Higer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-31.jpg

4th batch: An Yuan VIP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-20.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-30.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-39.jpg

5th batch?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-32.jpg

7th batch: Mercedes-Benz
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-33.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-34.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-35.jpg

^^ Muke bas baru tu punyelah hensem :hilarious: :hilarious:

Thanks Tamago for the pics. Anyway, do you know if the bus fare will maintain or going up in the future ?

Sejak bila ada bas nombor "B" tu ? Lagi satu-- dengar kata semua bas T dah tukar ke U. And KL Sentral bukan lagi destinasi terakhir ???

muka bas ke pemandu nko maksudkan:lol:
again...nice pics, tamago.:okay: btw why Volvo instead of Mtrans? :?

^^ Muka bas tu lah... pandangan mata yang menusuk kalbu :hilarious: :hilarious:

5th batch?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-32.jpg]Im sort of wrong on the "batch" because there is actually another type that appeared at the same time as the "3rd batch" buses...but anways, yeah, this is the "5th batch" as I identified them.

7th batch: Mercedes-Benz
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-34.jpg
Seriously? Mercedez Benz...very cool...actually, I saw this bus a few times on the street...the cross section and the streamlining makes it look very different from every other bus Ive seen...from the side it looks much like a express coach...or an LRT carriage...but from a frontal angle it looks like a minibus

someone described the face as "like some sort of robot" on another skyscrapercity thread...I see it as a "darth vader/stormtrooper" image.

Thanks for the pictures, they are pretty nice

Here is another article about the disabled buses...

I dunno if it is just me but the Star needs to check their writing on Transportation....a lot of terminology and factual errors seem to show up often in their writing...

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/5/14/central/17716403&sec=central

phrases like "newly modified" and "modified for access" and "speedy installation of these buses" are inaccurate...and the tone of this writing...is very biased as well...

One interesting point...the ramp has to be unfolded manually by the driver....

Cheers, m

One question-- is Rapid KL bus fare subsidized by anyone ? The ticket is too cheap for RapidKL to make income !

RM1 utk tempatan
RM2 utk Utama/ Bandaraya
RM4 utk combi
RM7 utk combi + LRT

Seriously? Mercedez Benz...very cool...actually, I saw this bus a few times on the street...the cross section and the streamlining makes it look very different from every other bus Ive seen...from the side it looks much like a express coach...or an LRT carriage...but from a frontal angle it looks like a minibus

someone described the face as "like some sort of robot" on another skyscrapercity thread...I see it as a "darth vader/stormtrooper" image.

Thanks for the pictures, they are pretty nice

Cheers, m
Yes, I've checked out the dashboard and steering wheels, and the wheel hubs matches that of a Mercedes. Just missing out on a VIN plate to identify the model, which I couldn't find high and low inside the bus. Maybe next time. :lol: :cheers:

My pleasure. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-35.jpg

i wonder for how long the seat could survive her beauty

i wonder for how long the seat could survive her beautyan excuse to ride the buses now :p

Cheers, m

an excuse to ride the buses now :p

Cheers, m

Haha. A good one.

You can always change the bus (or seat for that matter). But can't change the attitude.

yes, thats true...

actually, I rode the bus this wednesday, and the seats are already starting to show some minor wear....nothing much...but you know, "leather" requires cleaning...regularly....

should have chosen a darker colour....

Cheers, m

I think Rapid KL must:

1) Make next-stop announcement/display on all buses.
2) Mark every bus stop. Give name to each of them according to their locations.

Now im extremely satisfied with the service but to make it World's #1 it needs to improve more

If anyone has a smart phone, they can try to use a trip planner for KL, and give their feedback to the creator.

This is from a source working with RapidKL

"Do you use a PDA or NokiaSerie60 phone? Would you mind trying out the Nanika Metro database for Kuala Lumpur at http://nanika.net/metro/ ? You'd be able to download and do offline search of the yet "incomplete" RapidKL new routes in that Kuala Lumpur database on your PDA/Series60 device. Just give departure/arrival locations, it tells you the shortest/less-transfers routes.

If you have only WAP/GPRS phone, you can try accessing http://i-metro.mobi/ that uses the same Kuala Lumpur database, but the processing will be on the online WAP server, so incurs some GPRS cost (no prob if you have unlimited GPRS)."

Your feedback will be very valuable.

Cheers, m

RapidKL stated that it will soon provide bus schedules which is currently being documented. This is good progress. I guess Mr.Wisteria is bringing Wetsren style bus scheduling to KL.

got any photos of the Iveco buses and the Yaxing K1-6123H buses?

I found someone's website compiling pics of buses in Malaysia :)

Here the the RapidKL bus collection
http://zaharid.fotopic.net/c1005186.html

A contest from rapidKL

Join our " Naik Bas RapidKL dan Boleh Menang !" Campaign.


Attractive Cash Prize

First Prize of
RM 8,888

Second Prize
RM 3,888

Third Prize
RM 1,888

5 consolation prizes
Bus Monthly Travel Card RM 80

How to Participate :

1. This campaign is carried out from the period of 1 July 2007 to 31 August
2007.

2. To qualify for the campaign, please retain all of your bus tickets for the
period 1 July 2007 to 31 August 2007 and keep them in a safe place. To be
eligible for the campaign, the tickets must be clear, legible and not
tampered or altered in any way.

3. Match the MAC numbers on your tickets with the MAC numbers on the tickets which are drawn and announced.

4. The draw will be done on 7th August 2007 and 7th September 2007,
respectively.

5. The numbers will be announced in major newspapers one week after the draw
i.e. on 13th August 2007 and 13th September 2007.

6. All winners need to answer one question about RapidKL. All decisions
by RapidKL is final.

Time to start saving your rapidKL passes.

Cheers, m


Please visit www.rapidkl.com.my for the contest Terms and Conditions.

1st batch: Dongfeng DHZ6120RC2
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-19.jpg

3rd batch: Higer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-31.jpg

4th batch: An Yuan VIP
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-20.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-30.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-39.jpg

5th batch?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-32.jpg

7th batch: Mercedes-Benz
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-33.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-34.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v637/tamagoo/may07/may11-35.jpg


dude, nice info..where dudcha got that from?

The latest batch is a bus called King Long..nice design..its a XMQ6122G..

searched through the Chinabus website for photos of buses in RapidKL livery...then used that to reference the information....

by the way, check out the following pages on this King Long bus

http://www.king-long-europe.com/03_news_14.htm
http://www.king-long-europe.com/03_news_15.htm
http://www.king-long-europe.com/images_news/15_bus1.jpg
http://www.king-long-europe.com/images_news/15_bus2.jpg

and for a really cool write up, see http://www.busworld.org/_pdf/BWnews_17.pdf

now all we need are the photos in RapidKL livery

Cheers, m

yo..do visit my blog @ http://rapidklbusfanzclub.blogspot.com/..its designed to be a one stop hub for buses discussions.thanks so much.

http://rapidklbusfanzclub.blogspot.com/ Congratulations on the blog. Looking forward to seeing more stuff.

Cheers, m

^^ I cant seem to enter it. It said PNF (page not found)

there is no problem with it..as far as i can tell..

Good deals for RapidKL bus passengers (http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2007/9/26/central/18975817&sec=central)...just present the ticket

Cheers, m

It is with immediate effect that the Touch N Go service can used on all RapidKL buses.

FINALLLY!!!!


HOOOOORRAAAYYYYY!!!!! :D :banana:

Next stop for Touch N Go...RapidPenang buses and the local 7-11!

cheers, m

where's the place to activate my kad touch n go function? I dont want my kad to gone to waste. Must use it

Haha..can't wait to tap TnG in the bus when I get back..:)

Bleak Raya for 62

By WANI MUTHIAH

SHAH ALAM: Hari Raya will be bleak for the 62 bus drivers sacked from RapidKL last month.

For 54-year-old Hassan Muhd Desa, it’s a double blow – he does not have a job and one will be hard to come by at his age.

“Who would want to employ someone who is near retirement age?” said Hassan, who was among 18 drivers who filed unfair dismissal complaints with the Industrial Relations Department (IRD) here yesterday. They were from the Selayang RapidKL depot.

Hassan said the bus company had used the number of days they were absent from work in filing an action against them.

“I have been absent for 10 days from January to June and I have valid reasons and documents supporting the fact that I had taken my son who was suffering from hypertension to hospital on the days that I had not come to work,” he said.


The next step: Some of the sacked bus drivers holding a discussion with Lewis (right) at the IRD office in Shah Alam on Monday.
The father of five said he was having sleepless nights worrying as he still has three school going children to support.

Zalihen A. Rahim said many of them had been absent because of sheer fatigue.

“All of us were given direct duty, instead of shifts, which means that we have to go in at about 4.30am in order to start operations by 5.30am.

“We continue driving until service ends at midnight and by the time we clean the bus and surrender it to the depot, its almost 1.00am in the morning,” he said.

He claimed they barely get three hours of sleep before having to report to work again.

Zalihen said the affected drivers were only called once to attend a domestic inquiry in August to explain why they had been absent.

The group’s counsel Bernard Lewis said IRD officers told them that they would be calling all parties to discuss the matter soon.

RapidKL said in a statement that the company conducted a very exhaustive internal domestic inquiry process in which the employees had ample chance to present their case.

Saturday October 6, 2007



Store sales, bus ads to add RM18mil to RapidKL

PETALING JAYA: Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RapidKL) expects retail stores at its light rail transit (LRT) stations and advertisements on its buses to contribute RM18mil or 7% to its total revenue this year.

Since taking over the Putra and Star LRT operations in late 2004, RapidKL has dedicated as retail space a total 70,000 sq ft in all 48 LRT stations in the Klang Valley and half of this area has been leased to 30 merchant tenants.


Rein Westra
Among the big brand stores operating at the LRT stations are 7-Eleven, Newsplus, a leading chain of magazine stores in the Klang Valley, and Topline, a prepaid phone card store.

Newsplus and Topline currently have 17 and 19 outlets respectively.

RapidKL chief executive officer Rein Westra said the retail outlets were targeted at the younger generation.

“We have over half a million passengers travelling on our trains everyday and 71% of them are aged 16 to 29. who have high purchasing power,” he told a media briefing yesterday.

Various banks have also set up their automated teller machines at the LRT stations.

Westra said the rental rates ranged from RM1 to RM100 per sq ft. Short-term rental options for promotions and distribution of brochures were also available.

On ridership, Westra said the Kelana Jaya (formerly the Putra LRT) line carried over 190,000 passengers a day while the Ampang/Sri Petaling (formerly the Star LRT) line carried over 140,000 passengers daily.

He added that the high ridership would increase potential for more retail outlets in the future.

“We want to adopt the 'Shop & Ride' concept for our stations, making it convenient and fast for commuters to take a quick bite or buy something after work and not having to go out again once you are home,” he said.

Besides rental of commercial areas at LRT stations, RapidKL is also the media owner for all its 1,055 buses, which it has also been using to carry advertisements.

“Our buses go nearly everywhere in the Klang Valley and make over 5,000 stops every day,” Westra said.

RapidKL has seen daily bus ticket sales grow from RM90,000 to RM19,800 since it took over three years ago, a factor which would surely boost its bus advertising campaigns.

It expects its train and bus services to contribute 62% and 31% respectively to revenue this year.

Bleak Raya for 62

By WANI MUTHIAH

SHAH ALAM: Hari Raya will be bleak for the 62 bus drivers sacked from RapidKL last month.

“All of us were given direct duty, instead of shifts, which means that we have to go in at about 4.30am in order to start operations by 5.30am.

“We continue driving until service ends at midnight and by the time we clean the bus and surrender it to the depot, its almost 1.00am in the morning,” he said.

He claimed they barely get three hours of sleep before having to report to work again. wow, quite a scary story...

if it is true, then this is a potential embarrassment for RapidKL...but on the other hand, it might just be a discipline issue....

Cheers, m

A reminder for your safety on the public buses:

Bus commuter dies after falling off emergency exit (http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2007/10/15/north/19172300&sec=North)

Dont' lean against door (http://www.thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2007/10/16/north/19177249&sec=North)

Cheers, m

Bleak Raya for 62

“All of us were given direct duty, instead of shifts, which means that we have to go in at about 4.30am in order to start operations by 5.30am.

“We continue driving until service ends at midnight and by the time we clean the bus and surrender it to the depot, its almost 1.00am in the morning,” he said.

He claimed they barely get three hours of sleep before having to report to work again.
There is no way one can work more than 8 hours a day! :ohno:

Even if so, any time beyond the 8th hour should be paid as overtime pay and it should only be done when necessary. http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/icons/icon8.gif

Hi,

I would like to promote my forum here :

http://rapidfanclub.forumer.com

Hope to see you guys there

Thank you.

Anyway, this is my letter sent to Rapid KL a few weeks ago .:cheers:

from: Skyprince Skyprince (skyprince2005@hotmail.com)
date: 2007年11月4日 20:55:16
to: suggest@rapidkl.com.my

Dear Rapid KL.

I was terribly annoyed and irritated at the behaviour of the majority of RapidKL bus drivers. I always travel by bus number U80 from Shah Alam to KL Sentral and I can say that the majority ( 80% ) of the bus drivers do not stop in intermediate stops all along Federal Highway. There are so many people signalling the bus to stop but the majority of bus drivers do not stop to pick them up ! How annoying and barbaric ( sorry for using this word ) it is !

I had the same experience when travelling from Shah Alam to Sunway Pyramid. I took bus number U80 from Shah Alam to Batu Tiga , then I had waited in Batu Tiga to catch U62 bus to Sunway Pyramid, but the first FOUR U62 buses didn't stop for me even I already signalled at them ! I waited for almost 1 and a half hours until the fifth bus arrived .

Please take this matter seriously and please enforce strict regulations to all bus drivers. What a sick behaviour it is .

Please ensure that all Rapid KL buses to STOP AT ALL INTERMEDIATE STOPS even if there is no one signalling for the bus. We passengers are really tired to look if the bus is coming and give signals by our hands. We don't need to do this in Japan or Western Europe.

Finally, I hope that Rapid KL can improve the infrastructure in Pasaramakota station. It looks very old and chaotic . Plus, KL Sentral bus stop ( which is next to Monorail station ) is very inorganized and chaotic and it's extremely dangerous when everybody rushes to their bus.

I hope RapidKL can take immediate actions to this and improve its service.

regards

XXXXXX

Anyway, this is my letter sent to Rapid KL a few weeks ago .:cheers:

from: Skyprince Skyprince (skyprince2005@hotmail.com)
date: 2007年11月4日 20:55:16
to: suggest@rapidkl.com.my

Dear Rapid KL.

I was terribly annoyed and irritated at the behaviour of the majority of RapidKL bus drivers. I always travel by bus number U80 from Shah Alam to KL Sentral and I can say that the majority ( 80% ) of the bus drivers do not stop in intermediate stops all along Federal Highway. There are so many people signalling the bus to stop but the majority of bus drivers do not stop to pick them up ! How annoying and barbaric ( sorry for using this word ) it is !

I had the same experience when travelling from Shah Alam to Sunway Pyramid. I took bus number U80 from Shah Alam to Batu Tiga , then I had waited in Batu Tiga to catch U62 bus to Sunway Pyramid, but the first FOUR U62 buses didn't stop for me even I already signalled at them ! I waited for almost 1 and a half hours until the fifth bus arrived .

Please take this matter seriously and please enforce strict regulations to all bus drivers. What a sick behaviour it is .

Please ensure that all Rapid KL buses to STOP AT ALL INTERMEDIATE STOPS even if there is no one signalling for the bus. We passengers are really tired to look if the bus is coming and give signals by our hands. We don't need to do this in Japan or Western Europe.

Finally, I hope that Rapid KL can improve the infrastructure in Pasaramakota station. It looks very old and chaotic . Plus, KL Sentral bus stop ( which is next to Monorail station ) is very inorganized and chaotic and it's extremely dangerous when everybody rushes to their bus.

I hope RapidKL can take immediate actions to this and improve its service.

regards

XXXXXX

This happens? that's not cool! If you get no response, I'd suggest writing to public viewable areas such as The STar etc.

I think Rapid KL must:

1) Make next-stop announcement/display on all buses.
2) Mark every bus stop. Give name to each of them according to their locations.

Now im extremely satisfied with the service but to make it World's #1 it needs to improve more

This definitely should be done. I rode the public buses in Shanghai and it was just as efficient as any of the best. If they can do it, so should we

"SEPADU OUTING WITH RAPID KL – 2nd DECEMBER 2007"
Date : 2nd December 2007, Sunday
Time : 9.30 a.m.
Venue : Pasaramakota Bus Hub ( next to Pasar Seni station)
Itinerary / Route:
01)Pasaramakota - Asia Jaya (Bus : U63 / U64 / U65 / U67 / U80) <-- Higer Bus
02)Asia Jaya - KL Sentral (Bus : U81 / U88) <-- An Yuan Bus
03)KL Sentral - Pasaramakota (Bus : U60 / U68 / U70 / U71) <-- Volvo B7R Bus
04)Pasar Seni - Masjid Jamek (Kelana Jaya Line) <-- LRT System 2
05)Masjid Jamek - Ampang (Ampang Line) <-- LRT System 1
06)Ampang - KLCC (Bus : U22 / U28 / U29 / U30) <-- Mercedes MBM Bus
07)KLCC - Pekeliling (Bus : B103 Sahaja) <-- Dong Feng 1st Batch Bus
08)Pekeliling / Titiwangsa - Taman Melati (Bus : U5 Only) <-- Mercedes SKS Bus
09)Taman Melati - Terminal Putra (Kelana Jaya Line) <-- LRT System 2
10)Terminal PUTRA - Wangsa Maju (Kelana Jaya Line) <-- LRT System 2
11) Wangsa Maju - Titiwangsa (Bus : U20 / U24 / U25) <--Iveco Turbocity Bus
12)Titiwangsa - Masjid Jamek (Aliran Ampang Line) <-- LRT System 1
13)Masjid Jamek - Pasar Seni (Aliran Kelana Jaya Line) <-- LRT System 2
14)Pasar Seni - Terminal Kajang (Bus : E2 Only) <-- Mercedes SKS Bus
15)Terminal Kajang – Maluri (Bus : U40 Only) <-- King Long Bus
16)Maluri – Puduraya via Bukit Bintang (Bus : B111 Only*) <-- Dong Feng 3rd Batch Bus
ATTENTION :
*Subject to be changed (latest update, please visit http://rapidfanclub.forumer.com)
*Trip depends on timing and routes.
*Sepadu ticket – RM7 , Available at (Local, Trunk, City and Express bus OR even in LRT Stations for both Ampang and Kelana Jaya Line)
Interested ? Please reply us with your full name, your user ID and your contact details - contact number.
Deadline to submit name is : 1st December 2007, 5p.m.

Thank you.
Rapid Fan Club
E-mail : rapidfanclub@gmail.com
Website : http://rapidfanclub.forumer.com This sounds like fun...and only for RM7.

Cheers, m

klau nak pegi hartamas...ada bus rapid KL tak?

klau nak pegi hartamas...ada bus rapid KL tak?
boleh...guna RapidKL bas U7 dari Chow Kit atau Hab Bas Titiwangsa.

Bas itu ikut Jalan Ipoh dan Jalan Segamunt. Bas berhenti di Desa Sri Hartamas, Mont Kiara, dan Segambut Dalam.

laluan Bas Utama U7 (http://www.rapidkl.com.my/images/therm/area%202/trunk/U7.gif)

Hehehe I hope that I used the right words...but, if I can translate...

Take U7 from Chow Kit or Titiwangsa, the bus will follow Ipoh Road and Semabut Road. The bus will stop at Desa Sri Hartamas, Mont Kiara, and Segambut Dalam.

Cheers, m

allurban, ko memang setiap ari gune bas rapid KL yek ? Ko keje kat mane beb ?

Aku bulan 8 ari tu tiap2 ari aku ulang-alik Shah Alam-KL. 1 je masalah: aku duduk kat Seksyen 9 jadi kene tukar bas kat UiTM .... jadi ambik mase 1 jam 15 min utk travel.

Dulu.. cuma 40 minit je.. sebab bas intrakota masa tu non-stop.
Ramai gak yg complain naik bas Rapid KL ni kene banyak tukar bas..

Tapi..okaylah.. aku rase rapid KL sekarang jauh lebih baik dari dulu..lebih sistematik dan selesa.

allurban, ko memang setiap ari gune bas rapid KL yek ? Ko keje kat mane beb ?

Aku bulan 8 ari tu tiap2 ari aku ulang-alik Shah Alam-KL. 1 je masalah: aku duduk kat Seksyen 9 jadi kene tukar bas kat UiTM .... jadi ambik mase 1 jam 15 min utk travel.

Dulu.. cuma 40 minit je.. sebab bas intrakota masa tu non-stop.
Ramai gak yg complain naik bas Rapid KL ni kene banyak tukar bas..

Tapi..okaylah.. aku rase rapid KL sekarang jauh lebih baik dari dulu..lebih sistematik dan selesa.:bash:I knew I should have paid attention in Bahasa Malaysia studies class....

oh...wait...I never took a class...so you'd have to translate that for me...

Im guessing that you spent 8 months traveling between Shah Alam and KL...living in Section 9 and traveling to UiTM and it took 1 hour and 15 minutes. There used to be a non-stop bus operated by Intrakota and there are lots of complaints about RapidKL

But thinks are ok, rapidKL now is much better than before...more systematic and comfortable....

Hehehheheh that's about as good as I can get with only 3 years of learning from dictionaries, tv subtitles and road signs :banana: Maybe it's time I take a class

Cheers, m

RapidKL bus also got fan club ah...?this is funny. i tot only Malayan Railways got a fan club...:rofl:

RapidKL bus also got fan club ah...?this is funny. i tot only Malayan Railways got a fan club...:rofl:

I believe there was already a bus and truck fan club...but the forum is currently down or something.

I am interested to know what is the bus fare for Rapid KL buses when using Touch n Go compared to single daily trip ticket? Is there any difference in fare?

RapidKL bus also got fan club ah...?this is funny. i tot only Malayan Railways got a fan club...:rofl:they have a fan club...it's small but it is gonna grow.

I joined them on their "Sepadu outing" so I could meet the members, get to know why they are interested, etc. We went all over the city...buses and LRT...I had to drop out of the last part which was an express trip to Kajang...I am interested to know what is the bus fare for Rapid KL buses when using Touch n Go compared to single daily trip ticket? Is there any difference in fare?There is no difference...and guess what, when I went on that "Sepadu outing" yesterday I used the touch n go card as my "pas sepadu"...and it was totally accurate...

Im gonna check my online e-statement to confirm...but it seems that the touch n go is working.

heheheh unfortunately 2 buses had readers that werent working properly...so the driver let me on for free.

Cheers, m

How do they make the reader charge the TnG card on the Sepadu rate? You did it on the bus?

The interval getting worst!! Malaysia never have a good public transport system or company

The interval getting worst!! Malaysia never have a good public transport system or company

what an unwelcomed negative minded! :ohno:

if you have nothing better to say......plz...

How do they make the reader charge the TnG card on the Sepadu rate? You did it on the bus?buses and LRT...basically the reader charges you up to a daily max of RM7. After you hit the max of 7, there is no charge anymore...

kept on beeping in and out and I was checking the reader everytime...after a while, all I saw was RM53.00 remaining...

I started at RM60.

Took T623 (RM1), then the LRT to Pasar Seni (RM2 somethings), followed by the Utama bus (RM2) to KL Sentral, another Utama bus (U67-no additional charge) to Asia Jaya, another U bus back (T n G reader not working) to Bangsar, another U bus (no additional charge) from Bangsar to Pasar Seni, LRT from Pasar Seni to Masjid Jamek (RM0.90), LRT from Masjid Jamek to Ampang. Utama bus from Ampang to KLCC (reader not working).

Lunch at KLCC, City Shuttle (B bus) from KLCC to Titiwangsa, U5 from Titiwangsa to Taman Melati, LRT to Terminal Putra, LRT back to Wangsa Maju, U22 from Wangsa Maju to Titiwangsa, LRT from Titiwangsa to Masjid Jamek, LRT from Masjid Jamek to Pasar Seni.

I believe that my touch n go card maxed out by the time I left the LRT station at Ampang. I'll post the statement here when I get it from their website.

Cheers, m

buses and LRT...basically the reader charges you up to a daily max of RM7. After you hit the max of 7, there is no charge anymore...

kept on beeping in and out and I was checking the reader everytime...after a while, all I saw was RM53.00 remaining...

I started at RM60.

Took T623 (RM1), then the LRT to Pasar Seni (RM2 somethings), followed by the Utama bus (RM2) to KL Sentral, another Utama bus (U67-no additional charge) to Asia Jaya, another U bus back (T n G reader not working) to Bangsar, another U bus (no additional charge) from Bangsar to Pasar Seni, LRT from Pasar Seni to Masjid Jamek (RM0.90), LRT from Masjid Jamek to Ampang. Utama bus from Ampang to KLCC (reader not working).

Lunch at KLCC, City Shuttle (B bus) from KLCC to Titiwangsa, U5 from Titiwangsa to Taman Melati, LRT to Terminal Putra, LRT back to Wangsa Maju, U22 from Wangsa Maju to Titiwangsa, LRT from Titiwangsa to Masjid Jamek, LRT from Masjid Jamek to Pasar Seni.

I believe that my touch n go card maxed out by the time I left the LRT station at Ampang. I'll post the statement here when I get it from their website.

Cheers, m

Just like Oyster card in London. There's a maximum fee which u need to pay for a day, within specified zones.

what an unwelcomed negative minded! :ohno:

if you have nothing better to say......plz...

this not negative minded...i juz tell the truth...im the daily commuter...so i know the facts...if cant accept people criticize/comment for improvement.

I went to HK and TW before, and there are better than Malaysia public transports 100%!!!

The rapid bus arrival time and interval not consistent.
The said interval for 6am-9am is 15mins however i need to wait for 20-25mins.
4pm - 8 pm is 15mins however i need to wait for 35-45mins.
8pm - 10pm pm is 20mins however i need to wait for 60-75mins.


The rapid LRT interval should be shorten to 1 minute when peak hours like 7pm - 9pm. However currently is about 2mins...and make the station peak like hell...except some stations with super low population density.

this not negative minded...i juz tell the truth...im the daily commuter...so i know the facts...if cant accept people criticize/comment for improvement.

I went to HK and TW before, and there are better than Malaysia public transports 100%!!!

The rapid LRT interval should be shorten to 1 minute when peak hours like 7pm - 9pm. However currently is about 2mins...and make the station peak like hell...except some stations with super low population density.

you just WENT to those countries, but i STAYED in Japan for more than 4 years!

are are comparing developing nation with developed's...what da h...

prasarana don't have enough coachers to cater all the demand...so be patience!!!!!!!!

gee...:ohno:

you just WENT to those countries, but i STAYED in Japan for more than 4 years!

are are comparing developing nation with developed's...what da h...

prasarana don't have enough coachers to cater all the demand...so be patience!!!!!!!!

gee...:ohno:

i think this more to attitude than lack off manpower

The rapid LRT interval should be shorten to 1 minute when peak hours like 7pm - 9pm. However currently is about 2mins...and make the station peak like hell...except some stations with super low population density.Taro, it takes longer than 1 minute to load and unload a full LRT train...so it would be pointless to have frequency every minute. Trains would be waiting before the stations....

The best peak hour frequency for trains is 2-3 minutes between trains...it allows for fast travel and shorter waiting periods as well as better loading and unloading time.

Aside from more carriages, 4-carriage trains and better frequency, there are ways to improve the LRT that would actually be very effective...for example, if it were possible to expand the stations that have centre platforms (e.g. Pasar Seni to Ampang Park) and add side platforms...allowing passengers to exit from one side of the train and enter from the other...that would shorten dwell times at the stations

Prasarana will also have to look at extending the platforms if possible (unlikely but who knows)...

and overall, the government is going to have to improve the monorail and KTM Komuter service to reduce the pressure on the Kelana Jaya LRT trains.

Cheers, m

Taro, it takes longer than 1 minute to load and unload a full LRT train...so it would be pointless to have frequency every minute. Trains would be waiting before the stations....

The best peak hour frequency for trains is 2-3 minutes between trains...it allows for fast travel and shorter waiting periods as well as better loading and unloading time.

Aside from more carriages, 4-carriage trains and better frequency, there are ways to improve the LRT that would actually be very effective...for example, if it were possible to expand the stations that have centre platforms (e.g. Pasar Seni to Ampang Park) and add side platforms...allowing passengers to exit from one side of the train and enter from the other...that would shorten dwell times at the stations

Prasarana will also have to look at extending the platforms if possible (unlikely but who knows)...

and overall, the government is going to have to improve the monorail and KTM Komuter service to reduce the pressure on the Kelana Jaya LRT trains.

Cheers, m


in 5yrs or 10 yrs time to complete? in kuala lumpur not more than 50% of citizens using public transports...it juz slightly more than 20% using public transports. if public transportations are good enuf, i think most of the people will use the public transportation rather than drive themselves. The traffic jam is the facts:)

ktm more terrible...most of the time not on time or delay a train. sweat =.="

the complaining about this is not only for localists sake...its also for tourists sake...it will make people frustrating for waiting too long...

i wont compare malaysia to SG, US or JP since i never been b4. The public transit system in HK and TW is very systematic.

Mass Transit Railway - Interval between 1 - 2 mins, Good air circulation(even when peak hours and packs) & clean, Good customer services, low noise level.

Bus - Will be on time which are stated, Good air circulation(even when peak hours and packs) & clean, Good customer services.


I'm not mean that all the public transportation are in bad condition but only about 30% are in good condition ***random boarding*** i use to see cockroach inside the train or bus, the air circulation not really good...These public transportation do not have a good maintenace...

I hope all these things can be changed and upgraded ASAP for the sake of malaysia reputation. Lastly, we should face the reality and facts. I also hope Malaysia really can have a good public trasportation system.

Regarding RapidKL, I believe they are doing a good job. Some may complain about frequencies, but think of the fare that you are paying, it's very cheap. If we had to buy more buses, we might expect to pay more. And the load is so far very manageable. It's only if a bus starts to break down and you have to wait twice the interval. It can get very frustrating.

RapidKL could further improve by running a few more express routes on popular corridors like KL to Mutiara Damansara (I mean the inner roads not along the highway outside). I had waited for U89 for transfer to Kelana Jaya before and I think it is very inconvenient and also I had to wait 40 minutes, twice the published time.

As for express routes like KL - Putrajaya, I think it is better to leave them to ERL KLIA Transit during off-peak hours and only run them during peak hours.

mucha bulla aki ps o.O

So I checked out my e-statement on the touch n go website...

although the numbers match...the way they do it is a little confusing.

They did not track when I boarded the RapidKL buses...they only tracked the trips on the LRT line...

But overall, the amount of deduction is still RM7 for the day.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Cheers, m

actually for a 1 day ticket, charges on LRT and RapidKL buses are counted together...as LRT trip.

as long they don't charge you even 1 cents more...that's consider GOOD!

In conjunction with the New Year's Eve Celebrations,
we are happy to inform you on the
extension of bus and LRT services on the 31st December 2007.

The extension of services are as follows :

LRT Service - Operating Hours @ 31st Dec. 2007 / 1st Jan. 2008
STATIONS

CLOSING TIME
KELANA JAYA LINE
Bangsar, Dang Wangi, Kg. Baru, Ampang Park
2.00AM

KELANA JAYA LINE
Kelana Jaya, KL Sentral, Pasar Seni, Masjid Jamek & KLCC
2.30AM

AMPANG LINE
Hang Tuah, Masjid Jamek, Bandaraya
2.30AM

All other stations
12.45AM


Bus Service - Operating Hours @ 31st Dec. 2007 / 1st Jan. 2008
T223 2.45AM

T327 T329
T405 T407 T433 T424
T625 T626 T627 T628 T629 T631 T632 T633 T634
3.00AM

T320 T323 T324 T328 T332
T418
T607 T622 T623 T624
3.05AM

T307 T309 T330
3:10AM

T301 T302 T303 T304
3:15AM

T203 T205 T226 T231
3:20AM


Commuters are advised to purchase return journey tickets or their Touch N Go cards when using the LRT service as all Ticket Vending Machines (TVM)will not be operational at all LRT stations after 6.00pm on the 31st December 2007. All TVM's will be operational on the 1st January 2008.Please take note of the information above

Cheers, m

i have updated my webpage. do feel free to comment. Thanks !

now, Rapid KL got 2 lcd tv's in every bus u know
that is so cool! i can watch tv while riding the bus!

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o245/hijazzains/DSC00110.jpg

Took U66 from KLS to MidValley.It was a coincidence that U66 arrived as I disembarked from KL monorail :). The Utama buses are a good alternative to KTM Komuter.

The shows that was on air in the TV are not bad, from what i can see, there is...

- "MacBreak"
- Funny advertisements
- Rapid KL Info

I would like to see there's inclusion of short news update in that TV...

The shows that was on air in the TV are not bad, from what i can see, there is...

- "MacBreak"
- Funny advertisements
- Rapid KL Info

I would like to see there's inclusion of short news update in that TV...

Oh..I managed to watch Macbreak,but the volume was low.

yeah the volume is too low!

Perkhidmatan bas lumpuh, pemandu bas lancar mogok :ohno:
04/02/2008 3:00pm


SHAH ALAM 4 Jan. _ Perkhidmatan pengangkutan bas Rapid KL di sekitar Lembah Klang hari ini lumpuh lebih tiga jam selepas 200 pemandu bas melancarkan mogok setelah tidak berpuas hati terhadap pengurusan syarikat itu berhubung soal gaji serta pembayaran bonus di hadapan pejabat pentadbiran di Depoh Rapid KL, Seksyen 25 di sini.

Tindakan tersebut menyebabkan beribu- ribu pengguna pengangkutan awam itu terkandas di hentian bas malah ada di antara mereka terpaksa datang lewat selain ada yang mengambil cuti kecemasan kerana ketiadaan bas untuk ke tempat kerja.

Kesemua 200 pemandu bas berkenaan berhimpun secara aman bermula pukul 8 pagi di hadapan pejabat pengurusan syarikat berkenaan setelah tidak bersetuju berhbung soal pemotongan gaji dan pemberian bonus kepada mereka.

Sepatutnya, perkhidmatan bas berkenaan bermula pada pukul 4.30 pagi setiap hari tetapi hari ini ia bermula pada pukul 9.30 pagi ini selepas pemandu terbabit mengadakan rundingan dengan pihak pengurusan syarikat berkenaan. -Utusan

The Star
Tuesday February 5, 2008


Commuters caught unaware by strike

By BAVANI M and LIM CHIA YING

ABOUT 200 Rapid KL bus drivers, mostly plying the KL-Shah Alam route, went on strike over pay as well as to protest against wage cuts yesterday.

The usual buzz at the Rapid KL’s KL Sentral hub in Brickfields on Monday morning was missing.


Waiting in line: A security guard walking past a row of empty buses at the depot.

One of Kuala Lumpur’s busiest stations looked very much like a ghost town and when StarMetro visited it at 9am yesterday, there were only two buses at the station.

An officer manning the counter said the majority of drivers who went on strike were plying the KL-Shah Alam route while quite a number plying the city routes were on medical leave.

However, a check at 11am at the Rapid KL Shah Alam depot in Section 26 revealed that many of the drivers had dispersed and operations had resumed.

But commuters, especially students from college and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), were stranded at the bus hub during the strike, which started at 6am, as there weren’t any buses going to Shah Alam.

Drivers at the KL Sentral hub who spoke under condition of anonymity said that the strike was carried out to express their anger and dissatisfaction over Rapid KL’s unfair treatment.

According to one driver who wished to be identified as Ali, the drivers decided to go on strike after the company had cut their wages as punishment for insufficient fare collection.

According to Ali, the company held the drivers responsible for insufficient fare collection.

“This is unfair as we are not in charge of the collection box. The box is relinquished to security personnel who would later take it to the collection centre.

“We have no access to the box – yet we are made answerable,” he said, adding that the some of the machines were defective.

Ali added that the majority of drivers plying the KL-Shah Alam route had their wages cut because of this.

According to another driver who spoke on condition of anonymity, the drivers were issued repeated warning letters due to the insufficient fare. When the problem persisted, that’s when the management decided to cut their wages.

“We haven’t had an increment in two years, there have been no bonuses and we are also answerable to summonses when it’s not even our fault. With the high cost of living and prices escalating, there is just no way we can survive,” he said.

A check at about 11am at the Rapid KL Shah Alam depot in Section 26 revealed that many of the drivers have dispersed and operations have resumed.

Security guards at the depot said the drivers dispersed by about 9.30am with about 10 representatives representing the drivers inside a room having talks with the management.

The depot is said to house more than 100 buses that ply the Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur and Klang route.

Many passengers and students were said to be stranded and unaware as to why no buses were picking them up.

The meeting between the driver representatives and the management company continued through to lunch.

The drivers claimed that Rapid KL chief operating officer Mohd Ali Mohd Nor had left slightly after noon, and said the representatives are in talks with the depot’s management.

“Apparently, a decision would only come out in about two weeks time. Nothing has been decided yet,” said a driver.

“We are lobbying to have a decision sooner. They are saying that salary increment is done in stages but the rest of the staff have received theirs and only the drivers have been overlooked,” he added.

In a statement, Rapid KL said the disruption to bus services out of Shah Alam depot were due to an operational glitch and buses were unable to commence service at the normal time.

The CEO’s office general manager Shahril Mokhtar said they were able to overcome the problem and all buses were deployed at 9.30am where service resumed as normal.

“This issue has been resolved, and we would like to apologise to all commuters who were affected by the disruption.”

A total of 31 bus routes were affected of which 18 were Tempatan routes, 12 Utama routes, and the Express service from Klang to Pasar Seni.

The statement, however, did not confirm or elaborate if there had been a strike by the drivers.

Check out this handy map of KL & Klang Valley public transport - BasTrenKL.....only RM5

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d163/picaddict_1975/maps/bastrenkl1.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d163/picaddict_1975/maps/bastren5.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d163/picaddict_1975/maps/bastrenkl3.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d163/picaddict_1975/maps/bastren4.jpg

^^ WOOOOOW superb !!!! I will definitely get one

Oh... they shud use the TVs to make Destination/ Next-stop announcement !! A MUST !!

^^ WOOOOOW superb !!!! I will definitely get one

Oh... they shud use the TVs to make Destination/ Next-stop announcement !! A MUST !!Really nice work. Created by Vector Designs...got an email from them today...

Im looking forward to getting my copy...also, looking forward to getting your feedback on the booklet...pm your comments to me.

Yes, Destination/Next stop announcements would be nice to have. Using the tv would also be good because the announcement could be in sign language and also be subtitled. Worth mentioning also....

Cheers, m

Does the guide include RapidKL bus routes and detailed maps in suburban areas like Damansara and PJ?

Does the guide include RapidKL bus routes and detailed maps in suburban areas like Damansara and PJ?Yes, it includes RapidKL, metrobus, SJ bas, Len Seng/Permata Kiara, local minibus routes and free shuttle buses...

Everything you see on the image below...has its own detailed map...
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d163/picaddict_1975/maps/bastren5.jpg

Travellator, where did you buy your copy?


Cheers, m

Travellator, where did you buy your copy?
Cheers, m
found mine at MPH :)

found mine at MPH :)I could not find it at the Midvalley outlet...

Can you be more specific...about which outlet and which section to go to...

then more forumers can get their own copy :banana: (I got mine with the press-kit)

Cheers, m

the map is like snake and ladders board game.

the map is like snake and ladders board game.but the great thing about it is that it is the first map Ive seen that shows all of the bus routes in the Klang Valley together...

in the past we have only really seen separate maps...linear "line maps" and 'area' maps that dont make much sense and dont create a sense of a "whole" network...

I can look at this overall map and wonder why some areas are served and some arent...why so many bus companies in this area and none in this area...etc...

It is a whole new picture on public transport in the Klang Valley.

Cheers, m

The Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board is being sued for discriminatory practices by Metrobus!

Read the article entitled Suit over bus fares (http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Wednesday/National/2184521/Article/index_html)KUALA LUMPUR: Public transport company Metrobus Nationwide Sdn Bhd has alleged losses of about RM29.7 million due to discriminatory practices by the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB).

Metrobus contended that the CVLB and the federal government had practised discrimination towards them by allowing RapidKL, another public transport company, to charge fares lower than the rates stated in the Rates of Fare Rules 2000.Very interesting stuff. This is what happens when you try to play with the rules...people use those rules against you! Even the government is not immune....

For those who are wondering, having a government-backed transport company competing directly against private companies could be seen as unfair...and since RapidKL changed their route system on April 1, 2007, they have been competing more directly with Metrobus and the traditional bus operators....and Metrobus and the others are losing money.

Instead of going through all this, including the waste of resources, the government should have reorganized all routes in the Klang Valley, contracted those routes out to the bus companies, and left them to succeed or fail on their own....

Cheers, m

Metrobus is a scar to Kuala Lumpur, their inefficiency, unpunctuality and empolying foreign workers who has no licences to operate those buses are the real problem for their financial record!

this is what happen if government let UMNO leaders to run a bus company (Metrobus) via proxy!!

no wonder rapid kl stoped the rm4 and rm7 fares..... F**K metrobus....

Metrobus is a scar to Kuala Lumpur, their inefficiency, unpunctuality and empolying foreign workers who has no licences to operate those buses are the real problem for their financial record!

this is what happen if government let UMNO leaders to run a bus company (Metrobus) via proxy!!

metrobus bukan co chinese punya ke? rapidkl yeap suku sakat BN!

RapidKL’s low bus fares not approved, court told

KUALA LUMPUR: RapidKL's low bus fares were implemented without the approval of the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB), a High Court heard.

The fares charged by the public transport operator, known as Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd, also did not comply with the CVLB (Rates of Fare) Rules 2000, claims bus company Metrobus Nationwide Sdn Bhd.

Metrobus, a direct competitor of RapidKL’s bus services, is seeking a judicial review of the fares at the High Court’s appellate and special powers division.

The company named the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board and the Government as respondents in its application, which was heard yesterday.

Metrobus, in its application, is seeking an order to compel both respondents to enforce the fare rules on RapidKL.

It also seeks to declare, among others, that the respondents’ failure to do so contravened Article 8(1) of the Federal Constitution, which stated that all persons are equal before the law.

Apart from that, Metrobus wants to be compensated by the respondents.

Wong Kian Kheong, counsel for Metrobus, said the fares charged by RapidKL were far lower than those stipulated under the CVLB (Rates of Fare) Rules imposed on his client.

Wong said after RapidKL implemented the low daily fares for its buses on April 21 last year, his client had suffered losses amounting to about RM88,320 a day, or some RM2.7mil a month.

The two compete on 44 routes.

Wong said Metrobus’ representatives had met the Entrepreneurial and Cooperative Development Ministry secretary-general and the CVLB’s representatives in June last year to discuss the matter.

“The CVLB representatives said they had contacted RapidKL over the fares which were implemented without the board’s approval,” the lawyer said.

Federal Counsel Shamsurryaty Shamsuddin appeared for CVLB and the Government.

The hearing before Justice Abdul Kadir Musa will continue on April 24.

metrobus bukan co chinese punya ke? rapidkl yeap suku sakat BN!

metrobus belongs to Malay family.I dunno if believe me but the owners are a distant relative of mine on m mother's side. Never met them though.

no wonder rapid kl stoped the rm4 and rm7 fares..... F**K metrobus....They didnt stop the fares...they just stopped printing the tickets...

Just use a touch n go card, RapidKL also sells stored value Touch N Go cards. The card will act like a regular bus pass (RM1 or RM2), or the Semua (RM4) or Sepadu (RM7) daily pass....it will max out at RM4 if you just use buses and RM7 if you use bus + LRT.

I told them again and again, if you want people to use Touch N Go, give them some discounts or promotions or free stuff...then you can cut the passes...

They like to do things their own way...

As for RapidKL offering fares that are too low...all's fair in love and war...and business is war!

Cheers, m

metrobus bukan co chinese punya ke? rapidkl yeap suku sakat BN!

it's an Ali Baba business...i've told you already what!

even DBKL also got headache dealing with them...:ohno:

Hi Everyone

The above is the exact title of a report (of sorts) that I have been asked to submit to the Ministry of Finance in preparation for Budget 2009. I have created a thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=19025349#post19025349) with more information.

I find that the title is vague enough to allow me a lot of leeway, so this is what I am going to do...produce 2 reports.

One will be a summary of my views and opinions about the state of public transport in Malaysia, including 3 years worth of articles and letters.

The other report will be from the rakyat...a collection of opinions from the people of Malaysia - articles, letters, and direct submissions.

So, I am asking those of you who are interested...please reply to this thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=19025349#post19025349) with your perspectives on public transport in Malaysia and suggestions on how to improve it. You can also send your ideas to the following email address... transportkini@gmail.com

if you can be as specific as possible with the emails, (e.g. KTM Komuter, KTMB, RapidKL Bus, RapidKL LRT, Rapid Penang, Regulation of Public Transport, High Speed Rail, etc etc) that would be very helpful.

My goal is to swamp the Minstry of Finance with the opinions of the public who are just tired of poorly managed, poorly regulated, low quality public transport...as well as the opinions of those who see the good in what we have and the light at the end of the long dark tunnel.

I will not take credit for anyone's ideas that go into the 2nd report. I promise I will also give credit to others as much as possible, including a full credit each report.

Oh, and here is the fun thing...they want the report by 31 March 2008...

Cheers, m

If rapidKL cannot maintain the cheap fares, I suggest tat the ticket system be like this

Maintain the RM1 for feeder bus.

For Trunk Line: the fare should be RM2.00 and the ticket would expire in two hours. I know it's not possible with the toilet tissue ticket, but this can be done with TnG. If users use the bus twice, spending RM4, the the user can use the bus system for the whole. Same system like Melbourne.:)

The RM7.00 for on day ticket for all mode of transport should be maintained coz Adelaide Metro also charge $7 for one day ticket(can use on bus and trains).:)

Streets mail: Two hours waiting for RapidKL bus
H.A, Shah Alam


RAPIDKL is said to be one of the most efficient public transport in this country.

However, many commuters in Shah Alam, especially those who live in Seksyen 7, do not think so. Rapid KL buses used to ply the route at 15 minute intervals. But lately, the buses are no longer punctual. Now we have to wait longer for the bus.

I am a student of UiTM and a regular user of RapidKL bus. In fact I totally depend on them to go everywhere especially for tutorial classes. Because of the irregular service, my schedules have been totally upset. Sometimes I have to wait for two hours to catch a bus to my college, which is three kilmoetres away.

Not only are the buses late, sometimes they do not stop to pick up passengers because they are full. Because of this we have to wait for another bus, which means one hour delay.


I really hope this problem can be solved immediately by RapidKL management because many people, especially students, depend on public transportation.

Hi Everyone

It has been just over 1 year since rapidKL "revamped" their bus services in the Klang Valley (on April 21, 2007).

I am preparing a report about RapidKL bus services, which I hope will take the form of a report card.

Normally in the assessment process, there must be outside, self, and independent assessment.

In this case, I am asking RapidKL to assess themselves. I would also like to get assessment from the public, and I will be analysing the assessment as well.

Your feedback and suggestions are welcome. I am going to try to keep things on a more macro level, talking about things like service quality, frequency, network coverage, meeting KPI, etc.

My goal is to create a constructive assessment of RapidKL which we all can use to better understand what improvements are needed to the overall system.

This is not a bashing session...but a serious and honest airing of grievances, questions, comments, and concerns.

Cheers, m

Revamp public transport now, says Nadzmi
By : Jennifer Gomez

KUALA LUMPUR: The country's biggest road transport operator is calling for the government to stay out of the business. It wants the government-linked transport companies to be privatised.

Konsortium Transnasional Bhd (KTB) chairman Datuk Nadzmi Salleh said the government-linked companies were creating unfair competition in the industry.

Citing an example, Nadzmi said Rangkaian Pengangkutan Intergrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RapidKL), a 100 per cent government-owned company under the Ministry of Finance, was given grants to buy new buses unlike private operators who had to raise their own finance for purchases.

"This (grant) is unfair. Furthermore, it is the taxpayers' money," he said.

Because of this, RapidKL could offer lower fares compared with those approved by the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board for other operators.

KTB is currently the largest bus operator in the country with a fleet of over 1,500 buses.

Nadzmi was also calling for an immediate increase in fares for the current economy class travel for express bus operation by 54 per cent although other operators wanted a 100 per cent increase.

The transport industry has been under scrutiny since the much publicised Bukit Gantang express bus crash that killed 22 people in August last year.

The tragedy opened a can of worms, mainly about bus operators leasing out their buses to third parties as they could not manage the rising cost of operations.

Public transport fares are regulated by the government.

The industry has been calling for a revision in the government policies but nothing has been forthcoming.

Nadzmi, in calling for a revamp of the highly-regulated public transport industry, is suggesting a single authority like that of the Land Transport Authority of Singapore.

All the agencies related to the road transport industry will be under one authority.

This, he said, would result in effective formulation of policies that matched the objectives of the government, operators and commuting public.

He cited the example of taxis paying a lower toll rate while express buses had to pay the common rate.

"We should be charged the same rate as taxis since we are serving the lower income group who travel on economy class," he said.

He cited another example of diesel subsidies not being uniformly distributed currently, with KTB getting 30 per cent while other operators were given 100 per cent.

Nadzmi said the government should also reduce the current subsidised diesel rate from RM1.58 a litre to RM1 a litre to help the private sector cope with the rising cost of operations.

Operating costs had gone up substantially over the last two years.

One of the cost factors was for bus terminal rental, which had gone up by between 30 and 200 per cent since 2006, despite the fact that most of the bus terminals in the country were government-owned.

He suggested that subsidies be channelled to the lower income group, for instance stage buses (intra city buses that stop at every bus stop) and economy class travel.

He added that while fares for such travel should continue to be regulated, it should also be reviewed annually. The last fare review for the express bus industry was in 2005.

Fares for executive travel, however, should be determined by market forces, he said.

I think that he is unclear on one point...rapidKL is an urban transport operator...and is not competing with KTB except on the KL-Klang route.

And even on that route, KTB (Transnasional and CityLiner) has been very successful.

KTB also runs routes that RapidKL doesnt run.

It is time that urban transport and intercity bus operators are treated as separate services instead of being lumped in as one "public transport."

Cheers, m

Hi Everyone

It has been just over 1 year since rapidKL "revamped" their bus services in the Klang Valley (on April 21, 2007).

I am preparing a report about RapidKL bus services, which I hope will take the form of a report card.

Normally in the assessment process, there must be outside, self, and independent assessment.

In this case, I am asking RapidKL to assess themselves. I would also like to get assessment from the public, and I will be analysing the assessment as well.

Your feedback and suggestions are welcome. I am going to try to keep things on a more macro level, talking about things like service quality, frequency, network coverage, meeting KPI, etc.

My goal is to create a constructive assessment of RapidKL which we all can use to better understand what improvements are needed to the overall system.

This is not a bashing session...but a serious and honest airing of grievances, questions, comments, and concerns.

Cheers, m


The biggest problem with RapidKL bus is the RUDE aggressive bad-tempered bus drivers. Take more female and polite foreign bus drivers

Plus, we don't need TV programmes or cartoons on the Screens :toilet: . We need "Next bus stop " display ! This is bus, not Movie theatre ! :ohno:

Make bus timetable , arriving at each stop at certain time. Be like Japan !

Finally let RapidKL takeover all bus service in Klang Valley. Metrobas, Permata Kiara bla bla MUST MERGE into Rapid KL . Stop killing the rakyat !

^^u want the bangla 2 be the bus driver huh?...lol!!

^^u want the bangla 2 be the bus driver huh?...lol!!well, he did say "polite" foreign bus drivers.

Most of the Bangladeshi people I have met are very polite. I've seen some lady bus and taxi drivers in Penang, but none in KL (as I recall).

Cheers, m

^^ And in general. Bangladeshi workers ( and Nepali also ) work more seriously, more polite, more honest, more smiling, & more friendly than Malaysian workers . Better dismiss those abusive, bad-tempered Malaysian bus drivers :toilet: :toilet: and replace them with outstanding Bangladeshi drivers :okay:

^^^^^^
well, he did say "polite" foreign bus drivers.

Most of the Bangladeshi people I have met are very polite. I've seen some lady bus and taxi drivers in Penang, but none in KL (as I recall).

Cheers, m

well that guy complaints a lot about malaysia...nutin is good in malaysia except the foreigners....suck a jerk!!!

apa2lah rizal..

First the trains, now it’s buses
BADROLHISHAM BIDIN

LEFT to rot! That’s what is happening to more than 1,000 buses that served Klang Valley residents - worth RM500 million when purchased 14 years ago.
Considering the continuing saga of thousands of people who wait daily for buses that are always late, one wonders how this situation could have come about.

These RapidKL vehicles have been dumped in Batang Kali and in Sungai Buaya, Rawang.

The Malay Mail investigation into this wasteful affair was prompted by complaints from city commuters on shortage of buses, or having to wait very long for a bus.

These buses were inherited from Intrakota and Parkmay by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, which owns commuter service provider RapidKL.

The reason for the buses, bought from Italy at RM500,000 each, to be “stored” in the two places by SPNB could not be ascertained.

It is learnt that the buses were sent there about two years ago. They could not be “cannibalised for spare parts” because the buses RapidKL now uses are of a different make.

But to say that all the buses could no longer be used does not make sense.

“The lifespan of a bus can be more than 15 years, depending on its maintenance. Since Intrakota was established in 1994, the buses could well have been roadworthy when they were dumped at the two sites two years ago,” said a source familiar with the issue.

The Intrakota buses were built by Iveco of Italy, while the present batch in use are mostly Mercedes-Benz, priced at RM350,000 or even lower as they were purchased in bulk.

RapidKL was set up in 2004 as a merger of Putra LRT, Star LRT, Intrakota and City Liner in an effort to give the Klang Valley an integrated transport system.

The company then decided to purchase brand new buses for easy maintenance.

A check at the Sungai Buaya site revealed there were about 800 buses parked on what used to be a football field.

Located close to a housing area, the buses are watched over by a lone guard, who stations himself in a cabin, and is aided by several stray dogs.

The buses, many of them showing signs of decay inside and outside, are parked on a hilltop and hidden by trees and shrubs.

At Antara Gapi in Batang Kali, the 200-odd buses are parked in an open space by the main road, also guarded by a lone security guard.

It is learnt that the buses will be disposed of by tender, a process that is expected to take several months. The buses will either be sold as scrap or to Third World countries that can “rehabilitate” them.

Both RapidKL and SPNB were not available for comment.

Early this month, Malay Mail highlighted the shortage of commuter trains, which caused the service to suffer daily disruptions.

This probe led us to the Sentul depot, where commuter trains were dumped and cannibalised for spare parts.

Following our report, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad introduced a revised schedule.

RapidKL explains the bus delays
Saturday May 24, 2008
TheStar

RAPIDKL has issued a statement explaining the causes of bus delays in the Klang Valley.

According to the company, the major cause of bus delays is the worsening traffic condition arising from the rapid increase in the number vehicles entering Kuala Lum-pur.

RapidKL said road diversions and closures, haphazard parking by vehicle owners, adverse weather conditions as well as traffic accidents had also aggravated the problem.

The company said despite such problems, it had sought to improve its services.

“RapidKL has increased bus service coverage by as much as 53% and increased the number of buses by 30% since its inception four years ago,” the company read.

“RapidKL now covers 980 housing estates, compared with 638 when it started operations in 2005. The 53% increase in the coverage of the housing estates does not include the increased coverage to other commercial areas in Kuala Lumpur through the Bas Bandar service,” it said.

“Currently, the peak hour despatch is 650 buses, compared with 470 at the start, an increase of about 30%,” it said.

RapidKL urged other local autho-rities to emulate the Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s initiative to extend and enforce bus lanes in the city to ease the movement of public transportation.

On the issue of the lack of discipline among bus drivers, RapidKL said it would undertake an intensive customer service education programme for its bus drivers to enhance their competency, inculcate customer friendly values and heighten their motivation.

“Although the drivers are given basic customer service training, there are still cases when the behaviour of some of the drivers is not acceptable,” the company said.

RapidKL said the impending training programme would seek to rectify the shortcoming in its customer services.

The company urges commuters who file complaints with it to include details pertaining problematic drivers such as the date, time, bus registration number and route number.

It said it could take positive and corrective action only if such information were provided by the commuters. The company said commuters could give their feedback through its corporate website www.rapidkl.com. my or call its helpline at 03-7625-6999 during office hours on weekdays.

^^ makin lama makin teruk huh!!! stupid xcuse!!!

Bring back the mini buses!!!

These buses should have been NGV earlier and Petronas should provide more NGV stations drastically, because buses that waiting at bus hubs sometimes always keep running idle and producing black fumes.....

KTM crisis and RapidKL graveyards
Malay Mail, May 23, 2008
By Moaz Yusuf Ahmad Subang Jaya

FOR too long, the government has shown a lack of interest in public transportation, and this has been reflected in their decision-making.

<snip>

The RapidKL bus graveyards reflect, again, the poor planning and service that RapidKL has been offering in the past year.

In spite of a 100 per cent capital subsidy (because Syarikat Prasarana Nasional Bhd owns the buses) and a 50 per cent operations subsidy (provided by the Ministry of Finance), RapidKL has still not been able to provide the standard of service that commuters need.

At one time, RapidKL tried to get the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board to enforce regulations on the court shuttle that linked the courthouses at Jalan Tun Perak and Jalan Duta.

The argument from the lawyers was that Rapid- KL could not provide the service that they needed.

RapidKL responded by saying that they were a “mass-market” provider and could not cater to small markets.

However, RapidKL has been catering to a small market since 2006. The DTS (Dedicated Transport Service) is a bus service operated by RapidKL serving an exclusive market.

DTS links Cyberjaya with other communities in the Klang Valley. In the past, RapidKL leased buses from an express bus company but today, they use the RapidKL long haul buses.

I personally have no problem with RapidKL operating a specifi c, small-market service if it is a bonus on top of an already excellent service.

However, I do have a problem with what RapidKL is doing right now because this service comes at the expense of the service that they are supposed to be offering to the mass market.

RapidKL should not be using their buses and drivers (paid for with government ringgit) to offer a profitable bus service to an exclusive market especially when there is a driver and bus shortage on the mass-market routes.

The above examples show us why there needs to be greater awareness about public transportation in Malaysia.

RapidKL, KTM, Prasarana, MPs, State assemblymem, and the State and Federal governments all need to sort out their priorities and start working really hard to improve public transportation.this is another factor...how can RapidKL complain about traffic jams when they dont have all their buses on the road and some of these buses are running the Cyberjaya DTS service at RM250 per person per month!

Cheers, m

Bring back the mini buses!!!

i wonder KL have minibuses like before 1998, that pink color 1...

actually KL should run mini bus in city center, and regional lines (tempatan). There is too much of big buses in city center... ><

the minibuses routes and schedules should be designated by Ministry of Transport, then open tender the minibus license to whoever qualified. All the minibus fare are fixed and capable of using TnG system. err... *><* new minibuses should run by NGV engines~, to reduce the air pollution in KL. (Modelled after Hong Kong Green Public Light Bus Service?)

this is KL pink minibus... i only ride it for once when i am still a child.
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actually too much of bus stop city center is quite an eyesore... sometimes it is longer than a train. making traffic congestion more terrible only. especially metrobus and sj bus.KL could bring in the same minibuses used in Penang.

by eastglam

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They could be used as minibuses (government-owned routes and buses) following the model of the HK Green minibus.
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They could also be used as maxicabs (government-owned routes of limited distances, with some flexibility, and the buses are still owned by the government) following the example of the HK Red minibus.
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Only the Government minibuses and government owned bus companies should be allowed into the city centre of KL. Other buses should be made to wait outside the MRRI.

Cheers, m

no...no minibus....rapidkl is ok but need to improve the service...dats all!!!

First the trains, now it’s buses
BADROLHISHAM BIDIN

LEFT to rot! That’s what is happening to more than 1,000 buses that served Klang Valley residents - worth RM500 million when purchased 14 years ago.
Considering the continuing saga of thousands of people who wait daily for buses that are always late, one wonders how this situation could have come about.

These RapidKL vehicles have been dumped in Batang Kali and in Sungai Buaya, Rawang.

The Malay Mail investigation into this wasteful affair was prompted by complaints from city commuters on shortage of buses, or having to wait very long for a bus.

These buses were inherited from Intrakota and Parkmay by Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd, which owns commuter service provider RapidKL.

The reason for the buses, bought from Italy at RM500,000 each, to be “stored” in the two places by SPNB could not be ascertained.

It is learnt that the buses were sent there about two years ago. They could not be “cannibalised for spare parts” because the buses RapidKL now uses are of a different make.

But to say that all the buses could no longer be used does not make sense.

“The lifespan of a bus can be more than 15 years, depending on its maintenance. Since Intrakota was established in 1994, the buses could well have been roadworthy when they were dumped at the two sites two years ago,” said a source familiar with the issue.

The Intrakota buses were built by Iveco of Italy, while the present batch in use are mostly Mercedes-Benz, priced at RM350,000 or even lower as they were purchased in bulk.

RapidKL was set up in 2004 as a merger of Putra LRT, Star LRT, Intrakota and City Liner in an effort to give the Klang Valley an integrated transport system.

The company then decided to purchase brand new buses for easy maintenance.

A check at the Sungai Buaya site revealed there were about 800 buses parked on what used to be a football field.

Located close to a housing area, the buses are watched over by a lone guard, who stations himself in a cabin, and is aided by several stray dogs.

The buses, many of them showing signs of decay inside and outside, are parked on a hilltop and hidden by trees and shrubs.

At Antara Gapi in Batang Kali, the 200-odd buses are parked in an open space by the main road, also guarded by a lone security guard.

It is learnt that the buses will be disposed of by tender, a process that is expected to take several months. The buses will either be sold as scrap or to Third World countries that can “rehabilitate” them.

Both RapidKL and SPNB were not available for comment.

Early this month, Malay Mail highlighted the shortage of commuter trains, which caused the service to suffer daily disruptions.

This probe led us to the Sentul depot, where commuter trains were dumped and cannibalised for spare parts.

Following our report, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad introduced a revised schedule.

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It's really bad that RapidKL is abandoning these buses. These 1000 buses could be used in other Malaysian cities or towns.

Problems of public transport on agenda


KUALA LUMPUR: A cabinet committee meeting will be held tomorrow to discuss the public transport sector, which is beset with complaints from users and whose jurisdiction is split between numerous departments and ministries.

Transport Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat said the ministry had identified all the outstanding issues and would be bringing it up at the meeting.

"An overall public transport policy is on the agenda," said Ong, adding that this would be his first cabinet committee meeting as transport minister.

"I would like to focus on the effectiveness of multi-modal transportation.

"City folk travel by various means to get to their destination. They take buses, trains and the LRT. We want to ensure that they are all as seamless as possible," he said after a dialogue with RapidKL at its headquarters in Subang yesterday.

Present were RapidKL chairman Datuk Abdul Rahim Mokti, RapidKL chief executive officer Suffian Baharuddin and Department of Railways director-general Anuar Kassim.

"I told RapidKL that we need better co-ordination between them and other transport operators."

Ong said he wanted to see an improvement in the quality of service, especially in punctuality.

"I understand that the punctuality of the LRT is good. In 99 per cent of cases, it is on time. But the buses have plenty of space to improve."

Ong was also asked to comment on Konsortium Transnasional Bhd chairman Datuk Nadzmi Salleh's urging of the government to privatise RapidKL as its status as a government-linked company created an unfair playing field in the industry.

Ong said: "What is more important is tackling the issue of connectivity. Whoever handles it, whether it is the private or public sector, does not matter."

Bring back the minibus ? Wanna paint a bad image to malaysia further ?

walao.. those abandoned buses can be really useful to johor bahru bus services like causeway link, city bus and maju..

Streets Mail: RapidKL calls for more bus lanes 2004
Chellam Vasudevan, For RapidKL

THERE is a marked improvement in the Klang Valley public transport system since RapidKL commenced operation as a key transport service provider with the most extensive bus coverage in Klang Valley.

RapidKL has increased bus service coverage by as much as 53 percent and increased the number of buses by 30 percent since its inception four years ago.

RapidKL now covers 980 housing estates compared to 638 housing estates when it commenced operations in 2005. The 53 per cent increase in housing estates does not include the increased coverage to other commercial areas in Kuala Lumpur through the "Bas Bandar" service.

Currently, the peak hour despatch of 650 buses as compared to 470 buses when RapidKL started operations in 2004, is an increase of about 30 percent.


Despite the increase in the number of buses, delays faced by commuters in Klang Valley are mainly due to worsening traffic conditions arising from the rapid growth of private vehicles entering Kuala Lumpur.

Delays are also caused by other factors beyond RapidKL's control, including road diversion and closures, haphazard parking by private vehicle owners, adverse weather conditions as well as traffic accidents.

RapidKL welcomes the initiative recently announced by Kuala Lumpur City Hall to extend and enforce bus lanes in the city to ease the movement of public transportation.

We urge other local authorities to also embark on a similar initiative. This reinforces RapidKL's view on the need for a comprehensive approach to resolve the traffic congestion in Klang Valley.

RapidKL is committed to provide a comprehensive public transport system to the residents of Klang Valley and this includes encouraging commuters to use both the rail and bus as an integrated transport network.

If they can get a bus that takes them to a nearby LRT or rail station, they should take this option as it will take them to their destination faster as the LRT service is not subject to road traffic conditions.

On the issue of the lack of discipline among bus drivers, although bus drivers are given basic customer service training, there are still cases when the behaviour of some of the drivers is not acceptable.

RapidKL will undertake an intensive customer service programmes for its drivers with the view to enhancing their competency, inculcating customer friendly values and to heighten their motivation towards a sense of pride in their jobs and the company.

We urge all customers with complaints on our drivers to furnish us with details such as date, time, bus registration and the route number. This information is critical for us to investigate and identify the driver. We will take appropriate disciplinary action accordingly.

Bring back the minibus ? Wanna paint a bad image to malaysia further ?Bas Mini Baru for the local shuttles

Cheers, m

These buses should have been NGV earlier and Petronas should provide more NGV stations drastically, because buses that waiting at bus hubs sometimes always keep running idle and producing black fumes.....

oh yeah....i hate that black fume!! as you can see, some very old buses of Leng Seng and Selangor Omnibus running on KL city street like we are a very 3rd world country!

seriously government seems doesn't interested solving those....don't this Ketua Pengarah ever heard of green buses?

We don't need Bas Mini, Bas Mini baru, Asia Media entertainment ,whatever :toilet: :toilet:

Why can't we have something like this !? This is what we call BUS ! Not tongkang pecah or Moving Cinema :toilet: :toilet:


Sao Paulo bus (Brazil ) :cheers:
( no stupid mini theatre, well-maintained bus & bus stops, great map, very understandable pricing etc )
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The fare system is controlled by magnetic tickets, like this:

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Some pictures:

Bonfim Stop
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Bangu Stop (Santo André downtown in the background)
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Santo André Terminal
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Santa Tereza Stop
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São Bernardo Terminal
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Inside a bendy bus
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System map inside the bus
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Inside a low floor trolleybus
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Latest news:

Government to create national public transportation commission to streamline the organization, regulation, and oversight of public transportation in Malaysia.

Also in the news...subsidies given to RapidKL will be withdrawn immediately

Cheers, m

^^

Source : http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_business.php?id=335897



Public Transport Commission Proposed


KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Cabinet Committee on Public Transportation (JKMPA) Wednesday suggested the setting up of a national level Public Transport Commission to ensure more effective supervision and monitoring of the country's public transportation service.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who chaired the committee meeting Wednesday, said the proposal would be fine-tuned further in all aspects at the next JKMPA meeting scheduled to be held in two months.

The single commission is being proposed as currently there are 13 ministries and agencies involved in the issuance of licenses, planning, supervision and enforcement, he said.

"The JKMPA feels that under such a fragmented situation, it is only proper that we focus on a single authority so that the supervision and development of the public transportation system can be carried out in a more coordinated and effective manner throughout the country," Najib said after chairing the meeting at the Parliament here Wednesday.

Najib said the proposal of JKMPA will be taken to the Cabinet level for approval after all aspects of the proposal is looked into at the next JKMPA meeting.

Najib said the meeting also decided to make some adjustments on the price of ticket for the Rapid KL (Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd).

He said the move on Rapid KL was taken as the price of the ticket was subsidised by the government.

JKMPA has also taken into consideration the problems faced by bus companies, especially in the Federal Territory in connection with Rapid KL, he said.

"Therefore JKMPA has decided that Rapid KL will not charge the subsidised rate, in short they will not be competing with other private bus companies on an unequal footing.

"This measure will be taken immediately and at the same time we will be studying Rapid KL's role on whether it can complement the other local transportation companies," he said.

Asked on whether there will be a rise in the price of the Rapid KL ticket following the government's move, Najib said: "There will be slight adjustment, it will not be fair for us to use the money from tax payers to subsidise Rapid KL....We will make an announcement soon."

He said the measure was also part of the government's move to streamline its subsidy policy.

Najib said the government will study the matter carefully so that it does not burden consumers.

"The principle we will use is if the transportation system is used by those from the higher and middle income category, we may not control but we will liberalise it and fix a minimum price for the ticket.

"For those from the lower income group using the transport system, we will control directly," he said.

RapidKL is the operator of the main public transportation system in the Klang Valley, providing its services through an integrated network of railway and bus systems.

Besides operating a network of 161 bus routes, the company also operates the Kelana Jaya Monorail (previously known as PUTRA) and the Ampang Monorail (previously known as STAR).

A total of four million commuters use the company's integrated transportation system weekly, travelling via its network of 908 buses and 48 railway stations everyday.

-- BERNAMA



Personally, i hope the all day pass on their bus still prevails after this...

Allurban, pleaseeeeee force the government to introduce the same bus system as in Sao Paolo in all cities in Malaysia.. plzzzzz

Everybody is frustrated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Allurban, pleaseeeeee force the government to introduce the same bus system as in Sao Paolo in all cities in Malaysia.. plzzzzz

Everybody is frustrated !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sorry to say this Skyprince but I have no way of forcing anything. If you really want to see a change, get transport into the hands of parliament, not the cabinet. Ask your MP to vote in favour of a Parliamentary Committee for public transport.

As for Sao Paolo's system, it is a nice one and BRT would apply nicely in many Malaysian cities...we can only hope that it would work well.

As for the frustration...Im sorry to say but things are only going to get worse from here. It seems that things have to get to a crisis point before the government recognizes a problem and takes steps to find the solution.

Cheers, m

Latest news:

Government to create national public transportation commission to streamline the organization, regulation, and oversight of public transportation in Malaysia.

Also in the news...subsidies given to RapidKL will be withdrawn immediately

Cheers, m

a National Commission...that's what we are waiting for! such a very promising news :okay:

No more subsidies for RapidKL, says Najib
by Kevin Tan
Email us your feedback at fd@bizedge.com


KUALA LUMPUR: The government will no longer provide subsidies to Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RapidKL) as part of its plan to cut down subsidies, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said yesterday.

Speaking to reporters after chairing the Cabinet Committee on Public Transportation in parliament, he said the decision takes effect immediately and there will be “some adjustments” to RapidKL’s LRT and bus fares. The “rate of adjustments” will be announced later.

“RapidKL will not impose subsidised rates and would compete on a level playing field with other bus operators,” Najib said.

RapidKL, which is 100% owned by the Ministry of Finance, operates two light rapid transit (LRT) systems — the Ampang Line, which was formerly known as STAR, and the Kelana Jaya Line which used to be called PUTRA.

According to RapidKL, the two lines carry about four million passengers each week. After taking over the Intrakota and Cityliner bus services, the company operates 165 bus routes that cater to some 192,000 passengers in the Klang Valley every day.

“This is part and parcel of our effort to streamline our policy towards subsidies but more so, we don’t want them to kill local companies,” Najib said.

He explained that the government had considered the plight of bus operators in the Klang Valley and there was a “moral principle” in the decision as bus operators were “going bankrupt” due to government’s subsidy for RapidKL.

There were a number of bus companies in KL that used to be profitable but they were currently losing money, he said.

On the effects of the removal of subsidies, Najib said: “There will be a bit of adjustment but we are saving taxpayers’ money.” He said it was “unfair” to use taxpayers’ money to subsidise RapidKL’s services.

Najib also said the government would reveal the amount of subsidies provided to the company.

“We will also study how RapidKL can complement what is being offered by local bus companies,” he added.

The Cabinet Committee has also proposed the setting up of a public transportation commission at the national level to streamline functions such as licensing and regulating public transport, which is currently under 13 agencies.

Najib said it was better to have a single authority to control, develop and regulate the country’s public transport system in an effective and orderly manner.

“This proposal needs to be examined in detail and it will be discussed by this committee again before it is forwarded to the government… Our idea is to establish a single authority that is responsible for public transportation nationwide,” he added.

a National Commission...that's what we are waiting for! such a very promising news :okay:yes, it is promising if they can make it work in the interests of the public and not the cronies and bus operators.

Liberalizing the bus services is a reasonable idea but so is not providing too many permits.

We reaaaally dont want the commission to be a beefed up CVLB.

Cheers, m

RapidKL fares likely to go up as subsidy is scrapped
By : Eileen Ng

Datuk Seri Najib Razak addressing the media after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Public Transport. With him is Datuk Ong Tee Keat.


KUALA LUMPUR: RapidKL bus fares are expected to go up as the government pulls the plug on the subsidy for the company.

However, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak gave an assurance that the interest of the people, especially those in the low-income group, would not be affected.

He said the subsidies were withdrawn with immediate effect to enable RapidKL to compete on a level playing field with other private bus companies.

"This move will see RapidKL complementing the operations by other bus compa-nies. It is not fair to use tax-payers' money to subsidise RapidKL.

"There will be some adjustments (to fares) but at the end of the day, it will save taxpayers money," he said after chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Public Transport.




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Those present at the meeting included Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yackop and Transport Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat.

Najib said an announcement on the new fares would be made later as more time was needed to study the implications.

"Our principles are that if the transport system is used by the high-income group, we will liberalise the fares by setting a minimal fare, but for the low-income group, we will control (the fares) in stages."

He said the discontinuation of the subsidy is part and parcel of the government's efforts to streamline its policy towards subsidies.

"But more so, we don't want them to kill off the local companies. Many are either dying or going bankrupt."

He said the government was thinking of setting up a public transport commission which would act as a single authority for licensing, enforcement and monitoring.

"The current situation is so fragmented as it involved 13 ministries and agencies. The cabinet committe decided that it was better to have a single authority to ensure an efficient and smooth public transport system."

He said the matter would be deliberated at the next cabinet committee meeting.

RapidKL will study effects of removing subsidies


PETALING JAYA: Klang Valley’s largest public transport operator RapidKL will carry out a study as to how it will be affected when government subsidies are removed.

Its communications general manager Ebi Azly Abdullah said RapidKL would also have to discuss with several Federal Government authorities over the matter.

He was asked to comment on the government’s announcement that RapidKL would no longer enjoy subsidies from the Government, requiring them to raise their fares.

On Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the Government was removing subsidies to RapidKL because it was unfair for it to enjoy the advantage over other private public transport companies.

When asked about subsidies enjoyed by RapidKL, Ebi Azly said: “I have no comment on the matter,”

On the setting up of a Public Transport Commission to handle all matters on public transport, Ebi Azly said RapidKL would support any move towards improving the quality of public transport in the country.

Meanwhile, consumers were unhappy with the removal of subsidies to RapidKL.

Fomca secretary-general Muhammad Sha’ani Abdullah said it was unfair for subsidies to be scrapped, resulting in an increase in fares.

Public transportation, he said, was the government’s responsibility and the reason for subsidy was to provide adequate and comfortable transportation for the public.

“Public transport is not a commercially viable enterprise and therefore should be led by government bodies,” he said, adding that not only RapidKL but all operators should enjoy subsidies.

Researchers Intan Nurlia Mohd Mohdi, 23 and Hamimah Johar 24, said any increase in fares would add to the already high cost of living in the city.

“We use the bus from Pantai Dalam to KL Sentral and then to Hospital Kuala Lumpur. We spend an average of RM8 per day.

“If they increase the fare, we are going be tight every month. We have to pay rent, buy food and there are other expenses as well,” said Intan Nurlia.

Pensioner S. Nadaraja, 70 said taxes should be used for the benefit of taxpayers.

“I do not think people will be happy with the increase because it is not fair,” he said.

In Penang, Rapid Penang Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Azhar Ahmad announced yesterday the fares would be revised but said the increase would not burden the people much.

Fare hike must be justified, say users
By FAZLEENA AZIZ


REGULAR bus users want any possible increase in RapidKL bus fares to be justified and not pose a burden to the people who rely on the service.

An increase in the bus fare is likely in the wake of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's announcement on Wednesday that the government would be pulling the plug on the subsidy for the bus service company.

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Better service needed: Ham feels that the people’s reaction will depend on the new fares but frequency of the services needs to be improved.

Najib said it was unfair to use taxpayers’ money to subsidise RapidKL if it was killing other local bus companies.

Many users expressed concern over the quantum of the increase to be imposed while others voiced unhappiness at the inefficiency of the present bus services.

They said that if the transport system was efficient, more people would be using it and there would more business.

For researchers Intan Nurlia Mohd Mohdi, 23, and Hamimah Johar, 24, the increase will add to the already high cost of living in the city.

“We use the bus from Pantai Dalam to KL Sentral and then from there to Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

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Intan Nurlia: She will have to cut back on other expenses if the bus fares are increased.

“We spend an average of RM8 per day; if they increase the fare, our budget is going be tight every month. We have to pay the rent and buy food, and there are other expenses as well,” they said.

They said that as fresh graduates who had just started to work, the likely increase could find them cutting back on other expenses to balance their monthly budget.


Pensioner S. Nadaraja, 70, feels that taxpayers' money should be used for the benefit of taxpayers.

“The taxpayers' money should benefit the taxpayers and not otherwise. I do not think people will be happy with the increase because it is not fair.

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Nadaraja: ‘How will the lower income group cope?’

“I suppose the only solution is a minimal increase of two to three per cent, not 100%,” said Nadaraja.

He also raised the issue of how the low-income group would manage with the fare hike.

Student Gray Ham, 20, said an increase in fares could lead to people car-pooling or driving to work.

“It would still be okay if they raise the fare from FM2 to RM2.50 or even RM3.

“The inevitable result is an increase in people’s monthly expenses unless they plan to increase the fare by only five sen.

However, the crux of the issue is that people who do not have cars are forced to use the bus service even if there is a fare increase,” said Ham.

He added that RapidKL should improve its services and increase the frequency of the buses.

Bus driver called passenger 'anjing'
Ili Liyana Mokhtar

KUALA LUMPUR: All Adiviah Errakiah wanted to do was visit his ill brother in Ampang and spend a quiet day with him.

Instead, the 57-year-old found himself showered with insults when he asked the driver of the air-conditioned Rapidbus he was travelling in to stop smoking.

"After I asked him to stop smoking, the driver began to shout and swear at me in a menacing manner. He used words such as 'anjing' (dog) and a racial epithet to address me," he said.

Adiviah, who has been taking the U29 route to his sibling's home for the last 10 years, was shocked when the bus driver even suggested that he disembark from the bus if he was going to be "difficult" and "fussy".


To make matters worse, a bus inspector who came to check on the commotion ignored his complaint and told him and the bus driver to resolve the matter themselves.

"I really hope that the management can look into this problem, as they may lose loyal passengers if they do not improve their poor service," he said.

Adiviah added that as a professionally-run company, RapidKL should train its bus drivers to treat its customers with respect.

Fare hike and restructured routes coming soon.......

Fare hike has already been determined and the routes are still in the process of being determined.

Cheers, m

^^

After the fare restructuring, do you know if the all-day bus ticket still being sold and does the Touch n Go transactions still conducted after the fare restructuring?

^^

After the fare restructuring, do you know if the all-day bus ticket still being sold and does the Touch n Go transactions still conducted after the fare restructuring?patience, my friend...RapidKL is only finding out about the new fare structure today...they wont even share it with me for a few days.

As far as I know, Touch n Go will still be used but there will be no more all-day passes for the different types of buses...they may keep the pas harian and the pas sepadu with a higher price.

Cheers, m

So will the new fare be like Penang which depends on the distance.

I wonder if RapidKL will implement zone system.

RapidKL bus on fire-poor maintenance again? (http://www.penangwatch.net/node/2529)

Rapid on fire!

While the press gave a positive spin to the fire engulfing a RapidKL bus the truth need to be saught after with objectivity and honesty: the new buses had been found stalled in md-roads, as though they are ill-maintained old vehicles that plagued the other bus companies. Seen in this context the burning of this RapidKl bus is not totally unexpected! Let's the result of the investigation be publicised for all to see and judge!

NST Online » Local News
2008/06/04
Narrow escape

Some quick thinking by a RapidKL driver resulted in the safe evacuation of his passengers when his bus caught fire.
The bus, which plies the U69 route, began smoking from the engine while it was in Kinrara, Puchong, about 2.40pm.

The driver immediately stopped the vehicle and told the passengers to get down.

The evacuation happened not a moment too soon for shortly thereafter, the bus, which is less than two years old, was engulfed in flames.

When contacted RapidKL communications division general manager Ebi Azly Abdullah said the cause of the fire was being investigated. I heard some interesting things...with respect to maintenance and the quality of these buses. Something tells me this wont come as a surprise...

Cheers, m

Fuel relief: RapidKL, KTM won't raise fares
By : Minderjeet Kaur

KUALA LUMPUR: RapidKL has pledged to maintain fares on its bus and light rail transit services.

Further good news for commuters came from Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd, which also said it would maintain its Komuter fares.

RapidKL and KTMB said their focus now was on improving services.

RapidKL will be getting new coaches next year, which will be more disabled friendly.

KTMB managing director Datuk Mohd Salleh Abdullah said the national rail carrier will not increase fares despite the increase in fuel price.

It will instead replace its diesel engines with electric locomotives to cut costs.

Salleh said it was unfair to increase fares now.

"People are feeling the pinch due to the fuel price hike. Instead of burdening them, we are looking at ways to cut our costs."

Salleh spoke after the launch of the Rail Solutions Asia conference, which brings together top railway personnel and railway suppliers.

At present, only KTMB's inter-city Komuter locomotives, which serve the city, Seremban, Rawang and Klang, run on electricity.

Salleh said long-haul trains would be replaced with electric locomotives. These will also run faster than the 100kph limit of the present locomotives.

"It is also environment-friendly and is safer for long distance travelling."

However, he admitted it was difficult to offer low fares and cut costs at the same time, saying only India and Japan rail were making money.

"We are service providers. It can be difficult to make profits as we also have to keep our fares low.

"The only thing we can do is look at ways to cut our operating costs."

The engines will be fully replaced by 2014.

However, Salleh said, the company has proposed higher charges for goods.

Scomi Engineering confident of smoother ride
By Kamarul Yunus Published: 2008/06/13
BusinessTimes

SCOMI Engineering Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scomi Group Bhd, remains optimistic that its logistics and engineering businesses will steadily improve throughout 2008, in anticipation of a surge in demand for public transport, because of the current escalating fuel price.

Its president, Hilmi Zaini, said Scomi expects buyers from Malaysia and overseas to purchase more than 300 buses from the company this year.

Scomi Engineering's plant in Rawang can produce some 400 buses a year. Last year, it produced some 300 buses, of which 120 were exported to places like Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Macau and Cyprus.



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"For 2008, we expect almost the same volume as last year, with confirmed orders for 100 buses from Hong Kong," Hilmi said, taking the media for tour around Scomi Engineering's logistics and engineering facilities for buses, special purpose vehicles and monorail in Rawang yesterday.

Scomi Coach Sdn Bhd and Scomi Rail Bhd operate the group's logistics and engineering businesses respectively.

The group is targeting new overseas markets for its coach, stage and double-decker buses, namely India, where there are plans to set up a manufacturing and assembly plant to produce monorail and buses in Mumbai.

"This will certainly complement our sales of buses in the Indian market," Hilmi said.

Through aggressive marketing, the group also expects revenue from its bus segment to show a positive result this year.

"Last year, the bus segment registered a revenue of RM21 million and we expect to achieve similar or slightly better results this year, due to greater demand for the use of public transportation," he said.

Apart from building new buses, Hilmi said the group is refurbishing 150 old RapidKL buses, which were left idle in two yards that do not belong to Scomi.

"We have completed refurbishing 50 of these buses and expect to complete the whole 150 buses in the next two months," he said.

Hilmi was commenting on reports that more than 1,000 RapidKL buses have been left idle in two yards.

He clarified that the buses for RapidKL are not supplied only by Scomi but also other companies, through tender basis.

"For the last three years, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Bhd had purchased about 1,000 stage buses, of which we supplied 285 units.

"The rest were supplied by five or seven other companies," he said.

On its monorail business, Hilmi said the group is bidding for contracts in 20 cities worldwide.

"Over the next 12 months, we expect to see tenders coming up, namely in India and Africa. Currently, there are four or five tenders, which are at the final proposal stage," he said.

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A video from The Edge website, dated 12/6...

The side profile of the refurbished bus looks like from Iveco and the video does show Scomi Sutra running on track as well...

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A video from The Edge website, dated 12/6...

The side profile of the refurbished bus looks like from Iveco and the video does show Scomi Sutra running on track as well...Sounds like the Scomi site would be worth a visit!

Cheers, m

My observation of a Rapid KL bus...

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Edgy looking front windscreen and the LED destination sign, looks different in shape too...

My observation of a Rapid KL bus...

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Edgy looking front windscreen and the LED destination sign, looks different in shape too...the body around the sign is angled upwards.

It should be the other way around...after all, we passengers are below the sign so we need to look up to see it. Therefore, the sign should tilt downwards.

The red LED should be done away with as well...red on black blurs at a long distance and it is hard to see it at night.

Go with London or HK or other places... green on black is easier to see....and their font size is HUGE!

Cheers, m

When i observe the front of the bus closely, i think it looks like the LED sign and the windscreen has just been changed...

Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/7/4/nation/20080704131344&sec=nation

Cabinet agrees to new fare structure for RapidKL


PUTRAJAYA: The Cabinet has agreed that RapidKL implement a fare for stage buses according to zones as stipulated in the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (Rates of Fares) 2000.

Board chairman Datuk Markiman Kobiran said that this was to replace the current system of tickets lasting a whole day for many trips.

RapidKL has been told to make the needful arrangements immediately and to notify the public on the implementation date soon, he said.

When i observe the front of the bus closely, i think it looks like the LED sign and the windscreen has just been changed...Also if you look closely you can see that the signboard is still messed up. I saw this bus on the road in SJ and the LED sign cannot be read clearly.

So it makes me wonder what Scomi actually did....

Cheers, m

Retain the same One-day tickets, just raise their price !
Replace those Asia Media blabla with GPS & Next-stop announcement !

Today's photo...

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This digital countdown timer in KL Sentral looks good, I think it should be installed in all bus stops possible (maybe there is a risk of being stolen), so that commuter have an idea when the bus will arrive....Rapid Penang system included!

^^ Eh can u explain waht this digital timetable all abt ? :banana: Departing time or Arrival time :?

Mana boleh naik bas dalam Sentral lagi ?? Kan kena lintas ke Monorail kalau nak naik bas ke Shah Alam/Subang /Klang ??

^^ Eh can u explain waht this digital timetable all abt ? :banana: Departing time or Arrival time :?

Mana boleh naik bas dalam Sentral lagi ?? Kan kena lintas ke Monorail kalau nak naik bas ke Shah Alam/Subang /Klang ??

I have no idea, because i never take Rapid KL bus from KL Sentral, but...only in this countdown panel, you can see the word 'Tiba' or not (as you can see in that photo, the word tiba only appeared on the first two of the four LED panels), whereas the other digital countdown timers, which are mounted on the side of pillars, generally got bus number, destination name, timer while the bus spot still empty....

I have no idea whether or not a commuter able to take bus from KL Sentral, but there are people waiting there and several buses parked there too....

I have no idea, because i never take Rapid KL bus from KL Sentral, but...only in this countdown panel, you can see the word 'Tiba' or not (as you can see in that photo, the word tiba only appeared on the first two of the four LED panels), whereas the other digital countdown timers, which are mounted on the side of pillars, generally got bus number, destination name, timer while the bus spot still empty....

I have no idea whether or not a commuter able to take bus from KL Sentral, but there are people waiting there and several buses parked there too....interesting information...but not very useful at a place like KL Sentral...if you are downstairs already, you can see if your bus is there.

Put these inside in the main station area, and that would be useful...and put it at other main bus hubs like Titiwangsa, Klang Bus stand, Maluri, KLCC, Ampang Park, Kelana Jaya, Gombak, Bukit Jalil etc.

Or another thought for KL Sentral...and Klang Bus stand...do away with the proposed mall and the garage and create a real open, shaded, island style bus hub/parkette, with a covered central waiting area and the digital timers, small shops, etc.

Does every space need to be turned into a mall? Instead of leaving the land unused or building things like the pointless pasar malam walkway, build a nice temporary bus hub and public space that works for passengers and bus operators and can be used and enjoyed.

Cheers, m

Penumpang RapidKL naik mendadak

PETALING JAYA 8 Julai - Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn. Bhd. (RapidKL) telah menyaksikan pertambahan dalam purata jumlah penumpang bas dan Transit Aliran Ringan (LRT) sejak pengumuman kenaikan harga minyak oleh kerajaan pada 5 Jun lalu.

Bagi operasi bas, purata jumlah penumpangnya meningkat sebanyak 7.5 peratus daripada 365,111 kepada 392,654 penumpang sehari manakala bagi LRT, puratanya meningkat sebanyak 3.9 peratus daripada 313,753 kepada 326,095 sehari.

Pengurus Besar Komunikasi RapidKL, Ebi Azly Abdullah berkata, berdasarkan analisis awal mendapati terdapat perubahan trend dari segi jumlah penumpang bagi perkhidmatan LRT dan bas.

"Kami akan terus memantau keadaan ini dan melaksanakan pendekatan bersesuaian untuk menampung pertambahan penumpang ini," katanya dalam kenyataan di sini hari ini.

Katanya, bagi menampung pertambahan penumpang aliran LRT Kelana Jaya, syarikat itu mungkin memperkenalkan tren tambahan berkapasiti lebih besar pada penghujung 2009.

RapidKL juga, katanya, telah menambah liputan perkhidmatan bas sehingga sebanyak 53 peratus dan menambah jumlah bas sebanyak 30 peratus sejak penubuhannya empat tahun lalu.

"Syarikat kami kini memberi perkhidmatan di sebanyak 980 kawasan perumahan berbanding 638 semasa ia mula beroperasi pada 2005," kata Ebi Azly.

RapidKL, katanya, kini mengangkut kira-kira 4.9 juta penumpang setiap minggu 2.1 juta menggunakan sistem LRT Aliran Ampang dan Kelana Jaya dan 2.8 juta menggunakan bas. Perkhidmatan itu meliputi 49 stesen tren dan 167 laluan bas, ujarnya lagi.

"Untuk perkhidmatan LRT, RapidKL telah berjaya mengekalkan keberkesanan operasinya pada tahap tinggi. RapidKL juga mempunyai tahap perkhidmatan yang tinggi untuk kedua-dua aliran LRT kami iaitu 99.7 peratus bagi LRT Kelana Jaya dan 99.8 peratus untuk Aliran Ampang," jelasnya.

Tambah beliau, RapidKL komited untuk menyediakan sistem pengangkutan awam yang bersepadu kepada penduduk Lembah Klang dan ini termasuk menggalakkan pengguna menggunakan kedua-dua perkhidmatan iaitu bas dan LRT sebagai jaringan pengangkutan bersepadu.

"Jika mereka (pengguna) boleh mendapatkan bas ke stesen LRT berdekatan, mereka seharusnya menggunakan pilihan ini kerana ia akan membawa mereka ke destinasi dengan lebih pantas kerana perkhidmatan LRT tidak terdedah kepada keadaan aliran jalan raya," ujarnya.

More people using public transport


MORE people in the Klang Valley are leaving their vehicles and using public transport as a result of the fuel price increase last month.

According to Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RapidKL), the number of commuters using its bus and LRT services had increased.

For its bus operations, the average number of commuters increased by 7.5% from 365,111 to 392,654 a day; while for LRT, the passengers increased by 3.9% from 313,753 to 326,095 a day.

RapidKL said in a press statement that based on an interim study, more passengers were recorded for the LRT lines and bus services.

The company said it would continue to monitor the situation and implement appropriate measures to cope with the increase.

To cope with the increasing number of passengers on its Kelana Jaya LRT Line, RapidKL would introduce additional trains with larger capacity from the end of 2009.

RapidKL has increased bus service coverage by as much as 53% and increased the number of buses by 30% since its inception four years ago.

The company now covers 980 housing estates compared with 638 housing estates when it started operations in 2005.

The RapidKL service is based on a network that integrates both the bus and LRT operations.

Commuters can give their feedback through the corporate website at www.rapidkl.com.my or to call the Helpline at 03-7625 6999 (8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday).

Today's photo...

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This digital countdown timer in KL Sentral looks good, I think it should be installed in all bus stops possible (maybe there is a risk of being stolen), so that commuter have an idea when the bus will arrive....Rapid Penang system included!

In Adelaide, they also have this system.Apparently the time of arrival of the buses are update every time the bus passes a traffic lights. But this system is used on certain lines and on new buses only.In addition, they're not very accurate from time to time.

Commuters complain about infrequent bus services
By DEBBIE CHAN and OH ING YEEN


IMAGINE waiting at a bus station for one-and-a-half hours and not a single bus arrives. No, it’s not the wrong station. The trunk line buses serving as a feeder between the Rapid KL local and city lines as well as the LRT are becoming more infrequent.

And, on some routes with lower passenger load, the feeder buses sometimes do not arrive at all.

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Wasted time: Commuters stare at their watches as they wait for the feeder bus.

Recently, a StarMetro team set out to find out what it is like to travel to various destinations using the LRT and buses.

Interviews were conducted with some commuters who depended on these modes of transport.

At the Section 16 bus stop in Petaling Jaya, it was observed that within the duration of one-and-a-half hours during the non-peak period, not a single trunk line bus arrived at the bus stop.

During peak hours, many commuters were seen waiting impatiently for the buses.

According to Jessica Ong, who lives in Bandar Utama, it is a real tough situation at Section 16 as during peak hours, it is really congested and the buses take forever to arrive.

“When one finally arrives, it is often packed to the brim and we have to wait for the next bus. It sometimes takes me two hours to get home,” she said.

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Crowded: The long waiting time can also lead to missed appointments.

At 10.20am, there were only a handful of people waiting for the feeder buses at the Asia Jaya LRT station.

Those waiting were observed checking their watches every minute or so, waiting patiently or sighing impatiently, chatting with friends or just idling.

After a 15-minute wait, a trunk line bus heading towards Section 14 came. It was half an hour later before the next bus arrived.

One trunk bus travelling to the Eastin Hotel and stopping at the Section 16 bus stop arrived at 10.50am but it was 40 minutes later before another came.

The waiting period between getting off the LRT rail and boarding the feeder bus adds to the long travel time.

The irregular bus services are a real inconvenience to commuters, causing them to be late for their appointments.

“I hope that they’ll be on time,” Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar) student Gan Chee Seang said, when asked to comment on the feeder bus service.

Gan, who lives in Wangsa Maju, has been taking the feeder bus from there to the university campus in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, daily for nearly three years.

“Although there are more buses at the Wangsa Maju station, the bus drivers are always giving excuses like they want to go for a break or to the toilet,” he said.

Gan said he usually had to wait for 20 minutes for a bus but there were times where he had to wait up to 40 minutes.

“It only takes 45 minutes for me to reach my destination, but with the waiting time, it takes me two hours,” he said.

Fellow Utar student Chew Cheong Huat, 21, is dissatisfied with the average 20-minute wait and hopes that the bus would come more frequently, like every 10 minutes.

“On some days, my class starts at 8am so I end up having to take a taxi for fear of being late,” he said.

According to Nigel Pinto, 20, there should be a time schedule so that the passengers need not have to wait blindly.

“On a good day, I only have to wait for about 10 minutes. However, I have experienced waiting for 40 to 50 minutes. Sometimes, I end up taking a cab,” he said.

Two retirees, who only want to be identified as Yap, 70, and Chan, 80, complained that they had to wait at least half an hour for a bus during the peak hours and about an hour during the off-peak hours.

They often take the bus from the Asia Jaya LRT station to have lunch at Seksyen 17 or SS2.

Yap said RapidKL should have a spare bus in case of breakdowns.

“Once the air-conditioning broke down and it was so hot in the bus,” he said.

“I’ve also noticed that the bus did not travel to all the destinations stated on the bus sign as there were only a few passengers,” Yap said.

“Half an hour is okay for us retirees. But it’s troublesome for those rushing to work,” Chan said.

Not all, however, complained about the waiting time.

Marie Elena finds the feeder bus service convenient and doesn’t mind waiting for 15 to 20 minutes.

“The waiting time is not too bad,” she said.

The scheduled frequency of trunk line buses, including the T628 and T629, is between 20 minutes during peak hours and 40 minutes during off-peak hours.

RapidKL has attributed the bus delays in Klang Valley to worsening traffic conditions as well as other crucial factors like unscheduled road diversions and closures, illegal and haphazard parking of vehicles, adverse weather conditions and road accidents.

According to RapidKL general manager (communications) Ebi Azly Abdullah, traffic congestion patterns vary from day-to-day within the Klang Valley.

“With all these factors combined, it is virtually impossible for RapidKL to provide exact information on frequency timings,” he said.

“In the case of breakdowns, depending on availability of buses and drivers, a spare bus will be used to cover that route,” he said.

Ebi also said despite the 41% price increase in petrol, RapidKL had no immediate plan to increase its fares.