Thursday 7 August 2014

Transportation


Rail Lines in Klang Valley


Bus
RapidKL is the largest single operator of bus network in Malaysia. Bus fare charges varies with bus operator, where RapidKL buses uses daily pass system and Metrobus Nationwide, SJ Bus and Selangor Omnibus uses zoning system.

RapidKL Bus
There's also the Hop ON Hop Off city tour bus where you can pay for the ticket for either 24 hours or 48 hours and it takes you to the main attraction of the city. You can get down at any one of the stops and get on when the next bus comes. The interval between buses is around 20 to 30 minutes. Tickets can be purchase in the bus, through online shopping cart, authorized agents, authorized hotels and KL Hop-On Hop-Off counters. The counters are located at Jalan Bukit Bintang (main counter at stop number 6), Malaysian Tourism Centre at Jalan Ampang, at KL Sentral (arrival hall) and at Central Market. For more information go to  http://www.myhoponhopoff.com/ or call  +603-92822713 .

HOHO Bus




HOHO bus stop



Rail
LRT, Monorail, KLIA Express and Commuter Rail are the rail operators in Kuala Lumpur. There are two fully grade-separated light rail transit systems in Kuala Lumpur. The Kelana Jaya Line and Ampang Line. They are both operated by RapidKL.

LRT

Monorail


KLIA Express

Commuter 





Taxi
Metered taxis can be hailed throughout the city. However, traffic jams, especially during rush hour are fairly common in KL and it might be difficult to get a taxi during rush hour. There have been many incidents of taxi drivers charging extravagant fares, especially among tourists, therefore, tourists are advised to travel with taxis who charge fare according to meters, or insist on using the meter.Taxi stands are available around the city and most taxis will stop at the taxi stand.

Metered Taxi

Pictures taken from Google Images and Wikipedia.



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