Selangor extends RM30 public transport subsidy to KTM Komuter

Shah Alam: Selangor's government has broadened the scope of its RM30 public transport subsidy to encompass KTM Komuter services, effective immediately. This expansion was announced by Ng Sze Han, chairman of the State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee. The modified scheme aims to benefit more users, complementing the initial coverage of Rapid KL On-Demand and Kumpool services.

Over 90% of previous subsidy recipients chose Rapid KL On-Demand, with the age group of 26 to 35 comprising the majority at 35%. By incorporating KTM Komuter into the program, Selangor hopes to enhance the commuter community and promote increased utilization of the public transport network. The initiative is part of the Selangor Resilience Package, designed to alleviate the cost of living for workers and students who depend on public transport for their daily commutes.

Managed by Rantaian Mesra Sdn Bhd (RMSB), an entity of Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) (MBI Selangor), in conjunction with transport providers and a digital payment platform, the program will be active until December, offering 50,000 subsidy quotas. To qualify, applicants must be registered voters in Selangor, with eligibility assessed based on voter registration rather than residential address or employment location.

Eligible individuals can apply through the Nine application by choosing KTM Komuter as their preferred mode of transport. Once approved, a monthly RM30 subsidy will be automatically deposited into the user's Nine e-wallet. Users can then avail of tickets or travel passes via the KTMB Mobile or KITS Style applications by selecting Nine as their payment method.

The state government encouraged eligible Selangor voters to apply promptly and make use of the subsidy to mitigate their daily travel expenses.