Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
KTM Komuter Trains
KTM Komuter ( 1300 88 5862; http://ktmkomuter.com.my ; 6am-11.45pm) train services run every 15 to 20
minutes from 6am to 11.45pm and use KL Sentral as a hub. There are two lines: Tanjung Malim-Sungai Gadut and Batu
Caves-Pelabuhan Klang.
Light Rail Transit
As well as buses, Rapid KL runs the Light Rail Transit (LRT; RM1-2.80; 6am-11.45pm) system, running every six
to 10 minutes. There are three lines: Ampang-Sentul Timur, Sri Petaling-Sentul Timur and Kelana Jaya-Terminal Putra.
The network is poorly integrated because the lines were constructed by different companies. As a result, you may have
to follow a series of walkways, stairs and elevators, or walk several blocks down the street.
Buy single journey tokens or MyRapid cards from the cashier or electronic ticket machines. An electronic control sys-
tem checks tickets/tokens as you enter and exit via turnstiles (you tap the token on the way in and insert it in the gate on
the way out). You can buy an all-day pass for RM7, which also covers you for Rapid KL buses.
MYRAPID & TOUCH 'N GO CARDS
If you're staying for an extended period in KL or Malaysia, consider the prepaid MyRapid
( www.myrapid.com.my ) card, valid on Rapid KL buses, the monorail and the Ampang and Kelana Jaya LRT
lines. It costs RM10 (including RM8 in credit) and can be bought at monorail and LRT stations. Just tap at the
ticket gates or when you get on the bus and the correct fare will be deducted. Rapid KL also offers the Rapidpass
Flexi Touch 'n Go , valid from one to 30 days (RM10 to RM150).
The Touch 'n Go card ( www.touchngo.com.my ) can be used on all public transport in the Klang Valley, at
highway toll booths across Malaysia and at selected parking sites. The cards, which cost RM10 and can be re-
loaded with values from RM20 to RM500, can be purchased at KL Sentral and the central LRT stations KLCC,
Masjid Jamek and Dang Wangi.
Taxi
KL has plenty of air- conditioned taxis, which queue up at designated taxi stops across the city. You can also flag down
moving taxis, but drivers will stop only if there is a convenient place to pull over. Fares start at RM3 for the first two
minutes, with an additional 20 sen for each 45 seconds. From midnight to 6am there's a surcharge of 50% on the
metered fare, and extra passengers (more than two) adds 20 sen each to the starting fare. Luggage placed in the boot is
an extra RM1 and there's a RM12 surcharge for taxis to KLIA.
Unfortunately, some drivers have limited geographical knowledge of the city. Some also refuse to use the meter, even
though this is a legal requirement. Taxi drivers lingering outside luxury hotels or tourist hot spots such as KL Bird Park
are especially guilty of this behaviour. Note that KL Sentral and some large malls such as BB Plaza and Pavilion have a
coupon system for taxis where you pay in advance at a slightly higher fee than the meter.
If a driver demands a fixed fare, bargain hard, or walk away and find another taxi. As a guide, you can get right across
the centre of town for RM10 on the meter even in moderate traffic. Always ask for a receipt and check to see that they
haven't included spurious extra charges, such as for baggage you don't have.
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