Johor bahru: Starting this Sunday, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will offer promotional fares for the Southern Shuttle service covering the Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang and Kulai-JB Sentral routes. KTMB Group chief executive officer Datuk Azlan Shah Al Bakri announced that the promotion aims to encourage more people to choose rail transport as a more comfortable, faster, and cost-effective mode of daily transportation.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the provision of this promotional fare is part of KTMB's commitment to supporting the government's aspiration to encourage a shift from private transportation to public transportation through the Road to Rail initiative. For example, passengers on the Kulai-JB Sentral route will enjoy a fare as low as RM5.10 compared to the original rate of RM10.20, while passengers on the Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang route only need to pay RM3.50 compared to the original fare of RM7.
Azlan Shah stated that the implementation of the promotional fare is also part of the government's ongoing efforts to ensure that rail public transportation benefits are accessible to more people, particularly daily commuters who travel between residential areas, city centers, and workplaces in the Johor Bahru, Kulai, and Pasir Gudang corridor.
The Southern Shuttle service, launched on June 16, is a government initiative to enhance connectivity and mobility for the people of Johor through two main routes: Kulai-JB Sentral-Kulai and Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang-Kempas Baru. Additionally, the government introduced the MADANI Southern Shuttle Commuter card, distributing 3,000 cards worth RM50 for free, allowing passengers unlimited access to the Southern Shuttle service.
Azlan Shah emphasized that KTMB remains committed to strengthening the national rail service by providing quality, safe, and competitive services in line with the aspiration to enhance the use of public transportation and support the national sustainable mobility agenda. Further information regarding the travel schedule, fares, and ticket purchases can be found via the KITS Style app, the official KTMB website, or the company's official social media channels.