PETALING JAYA, Aug 15 — In conjunction with the 67th Merdeka celebration, Rapid KL will run 24 hours for the first time in the Klang Valley from August 30.
Prasarana Malaysia Bhd president and group chief executive officer Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said all rail services, including light rail transit, mass rapid transit and monorail, along with bus rapid transit on the Sunway route and selected bus routes, will run from 6am on August 30 to 11.30pm on August 31.
To facilitate Merdeka festivities in Putrajaya, Rapid KL will also provide up to 60 free transit buses from the Putrajaya Sentral MRT sation to Dataran Putrajaya from 6pm on August 30 until 3pm on August 31.
In addition, nine buses will operate from Putrajaya Sentral MRT to key locations around Putrajaya, including the Botanic Gardens, Putrajaya Marina, Alamanda and the Putrajaya International Convention Centre on August 31.
“This enhanced service is part of our infrastructure initiative to support the government’s efforts in celebrating National Day,” Azharuddin told a press conference here today.
“Prasarana is proud to offer this service to Malaysians and is committed to delivering the best experience possible.
“Over 4,000 Rapid KL staff will work in shifts to ensure smooth 24-hour operations and provide an enjoyable travel experience for Merdeka 2024,” he said.
Azharuddin added that the 24-hour service will help city residents attend Merdeka celebrations across the capital and at Dataran Putrajaya.
He encouraged city residents to use Rapid KL’s rail and bus services to avoid traffic congestion, highlighting that over 10,000 parking spaces are available at selected rail stations.
“Prasarana, in partnership with Putrajaya Corporation and police, will ensure the smooth operation of this special bus route and Prasarana’s auxiliary police will be on hand to assist with traffic management,” he said.
— Bernama
