Media Statement by @MyRapidkL On MyRapid Card Usage

Media Statement

For immediate release 

MyRapid Card Usage Extended To RapidKL Buses from July 1 

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 June 2014 – Come July 1, traveling on RapidKL public transport services will be even smoother and more seamless as the usage of MyRapid Card, which currently provides smooth passage within its rail networks, will be extended to all its bus service.

“Commuters can use MyRapid Cards on all RapidKL buses from July 1. We are happy to announce that all tests conducted on the usage of MyRapid Cards on buses have been successful and we are now ready to accept them in the buses under the Cashless Bus Ticketing System (CBTS) programme.

“In addition, commuters using MyRapid Card on-board RapidKL Buses from July 1 will enjoy a 20 percent discount on bus fares during this promotion period, which will run for a limited time.  

“Hence, my advice to all RapidKL customers – use MyRapid Cards. Not only that you will enjoy the discounts plus smooth and seamless travelling, you will also enjoy other discounts as well when shopping at outlets registered under the MyRapid Privileges Programme,” said Dato’ Ir. Zohari Sulaiman, the Chief Executive Officer of Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd – the operator of RapidKL bus services. 

For those currently using the monthly passes - Rapid Pas Integrasi and Rapid Pas Bas, Zohari said that they would be migrated to the MyRapid platform with the new cards to be issued to them at no charge.  

In a statement issued today, Zohari noted that the extension to bus services was longer than originally scheduled; but pointed that RapidKL wanted to ensure the system was soundly ready to ensure minimal teething problems upon operations.

“We actually have an option to have this extension of coverage much earlier; but decided to delay it with further tests on the system,” added Zohari, who is also the Group Director Bus Division of Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad (Prasarana) – the umbrella company and asset owner of RapidKL bus and rail operations.  

While facilities for usage of MyRapid Cards are made available on all RapidKL buses, commuters, however, will still have the options of using cash and Touch n Go Cards when taking RapidKL buses, LRT and the monorail trains.

“Yes, you can. But, you will lose the luxury discounts and benefits provided by MyRapid Privileges Programme, which are massive,” Zohari said, adding that full details of are available at our website www.myrapid.com.my

Under the programme, MyRapid Card holders will enjoy major discounts when visiting or shopping at any of the 28 outlets belonging to the program partners, which included 

1. Menara KL, 
2. Petrosains, 
3. Zoo Negara, 
4. Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, 
5. My FoodLoft, 
6. Sunway Lagoon, 
7. Time Out KL Comedy Club, 
8. Presto Supermarket, 
9. Sunway Pyramid Ice, 
10. Original Classic, 
11. Leather Avenue, 
12. GNC, 
13. Noodle Shack, 
14. Crocs, Swensen’s, and 
15. The Library Coffee Bar.  

Above the discounts, MyRapid Card holders would have the opportunities to attend special events, product launches, product promotions and many other privileges.

“We are looking at a host of opportunities. For the discounts, MyRapid Card holders only need to show their cards at the cashier when making their purchases. We are delighted that 28 business partners have confirmed their participation in this program, and are working hard to expand the list,” he added.

Currently available for sale and reload at LRT and Monorail stations, purchases and reload of the MyRapid cards can also be made at key bus hubs around Klang Valley like Puchong Utama, One Utama, Pasar Seni and Section 2 Shah Alam bus hub.

“We will also be organising road shows to promote the programme at various locations around the city where we would selling the cards and organising various fun activities with lots of prizes to be won. We will be announcing the dates and locations very soon. 

“Please visit our official website at www.myrapid.com.my and like of Facebook page and follow our twitter for all the updates,” Zohari said, adding that e-pay reload channels would also be made available soon.

Introduced in July 2011 as part of the new integrated ticketing system Auto Fare Collection (AFC), MyRapid Card allows the ticketing integration of the two LRT lines – Ampang and Kelana Jaya Lines – in November 2011 before being extended further to cover the monorail networks in February 2012. 

Beginning July 1, MyRapid Card can be used in all RapidKL buses as well. 

Providing services to more than 1,000 residential areas and covering 169 routes in Klang Valley and Selangor, RapidKL operates more than 800 buses daily with a ridership of more than 300,000 passengers per day.