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The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Kajang, Putrajaya get five new on-demand service zones
Rapid KL's On-Demand service is introducing five new zones in Kajang and Putrajaya. — Filepic RAPID Bus Sdn Bhd has introduced five new zones under its Rapid KL On-Demand service, serving as feeder routes to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines in Kajang and Putrajaya. Prasarana Malaysia Bhd group chief operating officer (operations) Amir Hamdan said the latest zone expansion targeted densely populated and rapidly developing urban areas. 'This is part of Rapid Bus' efforts to provide more flexible and convenient first-mile, last-mile travel solutions. 'In line with our commitment to sustainable mobility and promoting greater public transport usage, we will continue working to ensure the Rapid KL On-Demand service is more efficient and responsive to passenger demand,' he said in a statement, reported by Bernama. The zones available for booking via the Rapid On-Demand app include MRT Kwasa Sentral to Subang Bestari and Subang Skypark Terminal served by four vans, and MRT Semantan to Menara DBKL served by two vans. The MRT Metro Prima to Taman Beringin route will have three vans, while MRT Putrajaya Sentral to Precinct 1 has three and MRT Cyberjaya City Centre to the Cyberjaya area has five. According to the statement, this expansion brings the total number of On-Demand zones along the Kajang and Putrajaya lines to 16, with 46 vans in operation. Across the Klang Valley, the service now operates in 60 zones using 162 vans. The service offers guaranteed seating and is available for booking daily from 6am to 11.30pm via the Rapid On-Demand app, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The promotional fare of RM1 per ride remains in place. Accepted payment methods include debit or credit, Touch 'n Go and Kad Konsesi MyRapid cards, as well as OKU Smile and unlimited travel passes like My50, MyCity, MyTourist and Family Pass. For details, go to Rapid KL's official social media platforms or


The Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Rapid KL On-Demand adds five new zones in Kajang and Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd will introduce five new zones under its Rapid KL On-Demand service starting this Monday, serving as feeder routes to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines in Kajang and Putrajaya. Prasarana Malaysia Berhad group chief operating officer (Operations) Amir Hamdan said the latest zone expansion targets densely populated and rapidly developing urban areas. 'This is part of Rapid Bus' efforts to provide more flexible and convenient first-mile, last-mile travel solutions. 'In line with our commitment to sustainable mobility and promoting greater public transport usage, we will continue working to ensure the Rapid KL On-Demand service is more efficient and responsive to passenger demand,' he said in a statement today. The zones available for booking via the Rapid On-Demand app include MRT Kwasa Sentral to Subang Bestari and Subang Skypark Terminal, served by four vans, and MRT Semantan to Menara DBKL, served by two vans. For the MRT Metro Prima to Taman Beringin route, three vans will be used, MRT Putrajaya Sentral to Precinct 1 (three), and MRT Cyberjaya City Centre to the Cyberjaya area (five). According to the statement, this expansion brings the total number of On-Demand zones along the Kajang and Putrajaya lines to 16, with 46 vans in operation. Across the Klang Valley, the service now operates in 60 zones with 162 vans. The service offers guaranteed seating and is available for booking daily from 6 am to 11.30 pm via the Rapid On-Demand app, which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The promotional fare of RM1 per ride remains in place, with accepted payment methods including debit or credit, Touch 'n Go and Kad Konsesi MyRapid cards, as well as OKU Smile and unlimited travel passes such as My50, MyCity, MyTourist, and Pas Famili.


The Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Rapid KL On-Demand Expands with 5 New Zones in Kajang, Putrajaya
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd will introduce five new zones under its Rapid KL On-Demand service starting this Monday, serving as feeder routes to the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines in Kajang and Putrajaya. Prasarana Malaysia Berhad group chief operating officer (Operations) Amir Hamdan said the latest zone expansion targets densely populated and rapidly developing urban areas. 'This is part of Rapid Bus' efforts to provide more flexible and convenient first-mile, last-mile travel solutions. 'In line with our commitment to sustainable mobility and promoting greater public transport usage, we will continue working to ensure the Rapid KL On-Demand service is more efficient and responsive to passenger demand,' he said in a statement today. The zones available for booking via the Rapid On-Demand app include MRT Kwasa Sentral to Subang Bestari and Subang Skypark Terminal, served by four vans, and MRT Semantan to Menara DBKL, served by two vans. For the MRT Metro Prima to Taman Beringin route, three vans will be used, MRT Putrajaya Sentral to Precinct 1 (three), and MRT Cyberjaya City Centre to the Cyberjaya area (five). According to the statement, this expansion brings the total number of On-Demand zones along the Kajang and Putrajaya lines to 16, with 46 vans in operation. Across the Klang Valley, the service now operates in 60 zones with 162 vans. The service offers guaranteed seating and is available for booking daily from 6 am to 11.30 pm via the Rapid On-Demand app, which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The promotional fare of RM1 per ride remains in place, with accepted payment methods including debit or credit, Touch 'n Go and Kad Konsesi MyRapid cards, as well as OKU Smile and unlimited travel passes such as My50, MyCity, MyTourist, and Pas Famili. Further information about the service is available on Rapid KL's official social media platforms or at

Malay Mail
08-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Rapid KL On-Demand expands with 13 new zones tomorrow, launches booking app
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 — Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd will introduce 13 new zones for its Rapid KL On-Demand service as well as a new booking application, Rapid On-Demand on Monday. Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd group chief operations executive (operations) Amir Hamdan said that 11 new zones will be available for booking on the Rapid On-Demand app, including MRT Semantan-KTM Segambut, MRT Bukit Dukung-Sungai Sekamat, MRT Sungai Buloh-Bandar Rahman Putra, MRT Serdang Raya Selatan-Taman Bukit Serdang, MRT Metro Prima-Taman Botani Kepong (FRIM), MRT Kentonmen-Malaysian Internaitonal Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), MRT Sungai Jernih-Taman Puncak Saujana, MRT Serdang Raya Utara-Pavilion Bukit Jalil, MRT Taman Equine-Lestari Perdana, MRT Metro Prima-Taman Bukit Maluri and MRT Sri Delima-Sri Segambut. The remaining two zones, Kota Kemuning-Gamuda Walk Mall and LRT Alam Megah-Alam Megah can be booked on the Kummute app, he added. He also said that the Rapid On-Demand app aims to make bookings easier for users and to boost the quality of their experience. 'With this innovation that emphasizes on sustainability, responsiveness and is user-friendly, we aim to make public transport the main choice of residents in the Klang Valley,' he said in a statement today. Rapid KL On-Demand services now cover 47 zones, and is open for booking daily from 6 am to 11.30 pm, at a promotional price of RM1 per trip. Those who wish for further information can check out Rapid KL's official social media channels or — Bernama


New Straits Times
07-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Rapid KL On-Demand expands with 13 new zones, launches booking app
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd will introduce 13 new zones for its Rapid KL On-Demand service as well as a new booking application, Rapid On-Demand on Monday. Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd group chief operations executive (operations) Amir Hamdan said 11 new zones will be available for booking on the Rapid On-Demand app, including MRT Semantan-KTM Segambut, MRT Bukit Dukung-Sungai Sekamat, MRT Sungai Buloh-Bandar Rahman Putra, MRT Serdang Raya Selatan-Taman Bukit Serdang, MRT Metro Prima-Taman Botani Kepong (FRIM), MRT Kentonmen-Malaysian Internaitonal Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec), MRT Sungai Jernih-Taman Puncak Saujana, MRT Serdang Raya Utara-Pavilion Bukit Jalil, MRT Taman Equine-Lestari Perdana, MRT Metro Prima-Taman Bukit Maluri and MRT Sri Delima-Sri Segambut. Meanwhile, commuting in two zones, Kota Kemuning-Gamuda Walk Mall and LRT Alam Megah-Alam Megah can be booked on the Kummute app, he said. He said the Rapid On-Demand app aims to make bookings easier for users and to boost the quality of their experience. "With this innovation that emphasises on sustainability, responsiveness and is user-friendly, we aim to make public transport the main choice of residents in the Klang Valley," he said in a statement today. Rapid KL On-Demand services now cover 47 zones, and is open for booking daily from 6am to 11.30pm, at a promotional price of RM1 per trip.