Prasarana to add 300 on-demand vans by June 2025 in Klang Valley, Penang

• The Rapid DRT service was launched in Penang on Aug 1, with one route using two vans.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 14): Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, the operator of rail services including Light Rail Transit (LRT) networks, the KL Monorail and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) lines, said on Wednesday it will be adding 300 new vans under its demand responsive transit (DRT) operations in the Klang Valley and Penang by June 2025.

The increase in the number of vans — which supports the existing Rapid Bus service and acts as the first last-mile connectivity with Rapid KL rail services — is to accommodate the rising demand for the Rapid DRT service, said Prasarana.

“Since its introduction in May 2023 with just one route and one van, the Rapid DRT service in the Klang Valley has expanded to nine routes with 18 vans,” Prasarana president and group chief executive officer Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah told reporters during a media briefing and visit to the Rapid DRT.

“The service has recorded an average increase in passengers of 32%, with a total of 126,656 users as of July 31, 2024,” he said.

The Rapid DRT service was launched in Penang on Aug 1, with one route using two vans.

“The new vans are expected to start arriving from December 2024, with 30 vans initially and the remainder delivered in phases until June 2025.

"Of these, 10 vans will be equipped with features for persons with disabilities,” he said.

The routes for the Rapid DRT service in the Klang Valley includes LRT Alam Megah, LRT Taman Paramount, LRT Taman Bahagia, LRT Sri Rampai, LRT GIenmarie, LRT Sri Petaling, LRT Taman Melati, LRT Asia Jaya, while in Penang, the route includes Farlim to the Air Itam area.

To use the service, a passenger would need to choose a designated location via the MyRapid Pulse app, with about five minutes waiting time to be picked up. The service is available from 6am to 11.30pm daily.

The ride costs RM1, and is payable via Touch 'n Go, the MyCity Pass, Family Pass, MyRapid Concession Card, Free Travel Pass for OKU Smile or cash. Those with the My50 Unlimited Travel Pass may use it free of charge.

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