Kuala Lumpur: Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd, the operator of Rapid KL bus services and MRT feeder buses, will introduce four new routes for its Rapid KL On-Demand service starting Feb 1.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the company stated that the new routes are designated as T650B (Taman Desa-Jalan Klang Lama), T850B (Bangsar LRT-Taman Bandaraya), T512B (Putrajaya Sentral MRT-Precinct 11), and T250B (Taman Genting Setapak-Setapak). These routes are expected to enhance the connectivity for commuters in the specified areas.

The statement highlighted that the T850B (Bangsar LRT-Taman Bandaraya) and T512B (Putrajaya Sentral MRT-Precinct 11) routes will be directly linked to the Rapid KL rail services. This integration aims to facilitate a seamless journey for Rapid KL users by connecting the rail and bus network efficiently.

Furthermore, the T650B (Taman Desa-Jalan Klang Lama) and T250B (Taman Genting Setapak-Setapak) routes will utilize designated bus lanes along Jalan Klang Lama and Jalan Genting Kelang. This provision will enable passengers to easily transition between Rapid KL buses and other transport modes.

In the statement, Rapid Bus acting chief executive officer Ku Jamil Zakaria emphasized that the new service is designed to alleviate waiting times for passengers. The Rapid KL On-Demand service will complement existing bus services by offering more flexible stops and reducing the average waiting time to approximately 10 minutes.