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Kuala Lumpur Transport service
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Bus |
KL has streamlined its confusing bus system. There’s an
information booth (7am-9pm) at the Jln Sultan Mohammed bus
stop in Chinatown, where you can pick up a route map and
information on various season tickets.
Local buses leave from many of the bus terminals around the
city, including the huge Puduraya bus station on Jln Pudu,
the Klang bus station, the Jln Sultan Mohammed bus stop, and
from along Medan Pasar and Lebuh Ampang near the Masjid
Jamek LRT stations. The maximum single fare is usually RM1
for destinations within the city limits. A RM2 ticket allows
you one day’s unlimited travel on Rapil KL’s 15 different
city routes.
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Taxi |
KL has plenty of taxis, and fares are cheap, starting at RM2
for the first kilometre, with an additional 10 sen for each
200m. From midnight to 6am there’s a surcharge of 50% on the
metered fare, and extra passengers (more than two) are
charged 20 sen each. Luggage placed in the boot costs an
extra RM1.
Even though the law mandates the use of the meter, you’ll
often find taxi drivers unwilling to use it, citing KL’s
traffic or the out-of-the-way location of your destination
as a reason. Taxi drivers lingering outside luxury hotels
are especially guilty of this behaviour. Stand your ground
and, if necessary, walk off and hail another taxi. If you
choose to bargain, fares around town start at RM5 and it
should cost no more than RM10 to go right across the central
city area.
Be aware that taxis will often only stop at the numerous
officially signposted taxi stands and although it is
possible to wave one down, some drivers are reluctant to
stop.
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