GEORGE TOWN, January 22 – In conjunction with the Thaipusam festivities on January 25, 2024, Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd will provide free intermediary bus services for the convenience of the public traveling to Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple, Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, and Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, Jalan Kebun Bunga in Penang. The details of the free intermediary bus services are as follows:
KUALA LUMPUR:
- Routes: BC02 (Pasar Seni Bus Hub – Batu Caves), BC03 (Gombak LRT Station – Batu Caves), BC04 (Kg Batu MRT Station – Batu Caves)
- Operating Hours: January 24, 2024 (5:00 am – 12:00 am) and January 25, 2024 (12:00 am – 12:00 am)
- Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes
PENANG:
- Route: ST01 (Jetty – Adventist via Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, Jalan Kebun Bunga)
- Operating Hours: January 24, 2024 (12:00 am – 12:00 am) and January 25, 2024 (12:00 am – 2:00 am)
- Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes (normal), 60 minutes (from 1:00 am – 5:00 am, based on ferry schedule)
Rapid Bus will collaborate with the Royal Malaysia Police (IPD Gombak) to ensure the smooth operation of the free intermediary bus services in Kuala Lumpur. In addition to these free services, there will be three bus services in Kuala Lumpur and five in Penang passing through Thaipusam celebration areas with fare rates subject to boarding/alighting locations. For more information on these services, visit the social media pages of Rapid KL and Rapid Penang.
