Malaysia public transport fare increased

Among the increases, the flag-off fare for taxis is now RM3, up from RM2, while passengers will be charged 10 sen for every 115 metres instead of 150m previously.

For those taxis caught in traffic jam, the fares will be RM3 for the first three minutes and 10 sen for every subsequent 21 seconds, instead of 45 seconds previously.

Express bus fares are up by two sen per kilometre while for stage buses in Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding areas, the increase will be between 25 sen to 70 sen according to different zones.

Schoolbus fares in urban areas will also increase from RM21.10 to RM27.43 for the first kilometer and from RM1.55 to RM2.02 for every subsequent kilometre. For those operating in rural areas, the increase will be from RM15.85 to RM20.61 for every kilometre.

Via The Star