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Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) has launched the ‘OKU Smile’ subscription pass, allowing persons with disabilities to benefit from free fare incentives on Prasarana’s rail and bus services starting February 1. The initiative, following the announcement by Transport Minister Anthony Loke on December 21, extends the free fare incentive to all rail and bus services operated by Prasarana.

Existing Prasarana OKU concession cardholders and new applicants can avail themselves of the OKU Smile pass, with activation and new applications open from February 1. Cardholders can activate the OKU Smile pass at designated counters at Rapid KL LRT, MRT, Monorail, BRT, and selected bus hubs. A minimum balance of RM5 is required to use the pass.

For expired cards, users must apply for a new card, and the application process can be completed at selected concession registration counters for Rapid KL. In Penang and Pahang, applications can be submitted at specified locations. Online applications for concession cards are also available through the website www.myrapid.com.my.

Prasarana aims to facilitate convenient and accessible transportation for persons with disabilities through this initiative, enhancing their mobility and promoting inclusivity.

Untuk sambutan Tahun Baru, Rapid KL telah mengambil keputusan untuk memanjangkan waktu operasi bagi beberapa perkhidmatan transit rel dan bas tertentu sehingga 1:30 pagi pada 1 Januari. Langkah ini bertujuan untuk memudahkan individu yang merancang menyambut tahun baru dengan meriah.

Menurut FMT, Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, pengendali Rapid KL, menyatakan bahawa sambungan perkhidmatan ini akan merangkumi 12 garisan LRT dan MRT, stesen monorel di Kuala Lumpur, tiga stesen BRT, dan 21 laluan bas pengumpan Rapid KL dan MRT. Laluan transit rel utama yang termasuk dalam sambungan ini adalah Laluan LRT Kelana Jaya (stesen KLCC dan Masjid Jamek), Laluan LRT Ampang ke Sri Petaling (stesen Masjid Jamek, Bandaraya, IOI Puchong Jaya, dan Maluri), Laluan monorel KL (Bukit Bintang), Laluan MRT Kajang (Bukit Bintang, TRX, Cochrane, dan Maluri), Laluan MRT Putrajaya (TRX), dan Laluan BRT Sunway (Sunway Lagoon, SunMed, dan Sun U-Monash).

Walaupun sesetengah stesen akan menamatkan operasi pada waktu biasa, penumpang masih boleh keluar dari stesen-stesen ini untuk meneruskan perjalanan mereka. Prasarana mencadangkan penggunaan kad Touch ‘n Go untuk pengalaman yang lebih lancar dan menggalakkan pembelian token pulang pergi untuk mengurangkan kerumunan semasa perjalanan pulang.

Bagi memastikan kecekapan operasi, Rapid KL merancang untuk meningkatkan bilangan kakitangan dan meningkatkan kekerapan tren. Kekerapan tren untuk semua perkhidmatan akan ditingkatkan kepada lapan minit mulai pukul 1 petang dan dikurangkan kepada empat minit dari pukul 8 malam hingga tamat waktu operasi yang dipanjangkan. Penumpang digalakkan merancang perjalanan mereka lebih awal, menggunakan pilihan pembayaran elektronik, dan bekerjasama dengan langkah-langkah tambahan yang dilaksanakan untuk sambutan Tahun Baru yang selamat dan menyeronokkan.

In anticipation of New Year’s Eve celebrations, Rapid KL has announced the extension of operating hours for selected rail transit and bus services until 1:30 am on January 1. This initiative aims to accommodate individuals planning to celebrate the arrival of the new year.

As reported by FMT, Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, the operator of Rapid KL, shared that the service extension will cover 12 LRT and MRT lines, monorail stations in Kuala Lumpur, three BRT stations, and 21 Rapid KL and MRT feeder bus routes. Notable rail transit routes included in the service extension are the Kelana Jaya LRT line (KLCC and Masjid Jamek stations), Ampang LRT line to Sri Petaling (Masjid Jamek, Bandaraya, IOI Puchong Jaya, and Maluri), KL monorail line (Bukit Bintang), Kajang MRT line (Bukit Bintang, TRX, Cochrane, and Maluri), Putrajaya MRT line (TRX), and Sunway BRT line (Sunway Lagoon, SunMed, and Sun U-Monash).

While some stations will conclude their operations as usual, passengers will have the option to exit from these stations to continue their journeys. Prasarana emphasised the use of Touch ‘n Go cards for a smoother experience and encouraged the purchase of return tokens to reduce queues during the return journey.

To ensure operational efficiency, Rapid KL plans to increase the number of staff and enhance train frequencies. Train frequencies for all services will be increased to eight minutes from 1 pm and further reduced to four minutes from 8 pm until the end of the extended operating hours. Commuters are urged to plan their journeys in advance, utilise electronic payment options, and cooperate with the additional measures implemented for a safe and enjoyable New Year’s celebration.

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