KLANG, June 28 — The LRT3 Shah Alam Line will offer free rides for one month starting tomorrow (Monday) until July 31, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said free travel will also apply to Prasarana Malaysia Bhd feeder bus services along the Shah Alam Line.
“From June 29, which is tomorrow, until July 31, fares for the Shah Alam Line services and feeder buses along the Shah Alam Line will be free for one month.
“But why this route? Because this is the most congested route, among the most congested in our country. And when it is congested, it means a very heavy burden for the people,” he said when speaking at its launch ceremony at the Johan Setia LRT Depot here today.
Earlier, the prime minister took a ride on the LRT3 train from the Seri Andalas station to Johan Setia station, a journey of about 15 minutes, before officiating the launch of the Shah Alam Line.
Also present were Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari.
Also in attendance were Prasarana Malaysia Bhd Group chairman Tan Sri Mohd Nasir Ahmad and president and chief executive officer Amir Hamdan.
The RM16.63 billion Shah Alam Line project is among the government’s strategic investments to strengthen the country’s public transport infrastructure.
Previously, Prasarana announced that the Shah Alam Line is supported by 40 feeder buses operating at 323 stops across 13 dedicated routes, with fares of only RM1 from 6am to 11.30pm.
In addition, Rapid On-Demand services are available, operating 44 vans across 20 zones with a RM2 flat fare from 6am to 11.30pm daily.
Facilities for persons with disabilities (OKU) are also provided at all stations, including ramps for wheelchair users, OKU-friendly toilets, and designated seating for OKU passengers in each carriage.
