{
  "id": 15849875,
  "title": "Rapid KL trials fixed-schedule feeder vans in Cheras and Putrajaya, ditching app bookings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/rapid-kl-trials-fixed-schedule-feeder-vans-in-cheras-and-putrajaya-15849875",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-21T04:27:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/21/rapid-kl-trials-fixed-schedule-feeder-vans-in-cheras-and-putrajaya-ditching-app-bookings/240000"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Commuters in Cheras and Putrajaya will soon enjoy fixed-schedule feeder vans without needing to book through an app, as Rapid KL begins a three-month pilot project on Saturday. The trial will replace dynamic ride-hailing on routes T400B and T512B with predetermined routes and timetables. Route T400B links Bandar Tun Razak and Taman Midah, while T512B connects Presint 11 to Putrajaya Sentral. Passengers won't need to book trips via the Rapid On-Demand app; they can simply wait at designated stops. Fares will be a flat RM1 per trip, payable via contactless methods like debit, credit cards, or Touch 'n Go cards. Concession discounts for MyRapid Concession Card holders and free rides for OKU riders using Rapid Mesra pass will continue. Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd CEO Syahrul Azmir Ahmad Zaki explained that the experiment aims to reduce boarding friction and gather feedback on public acceptance. The operator will monitor daily passenger volumes, operational consistency, and user feedback during the 90-day trial to decide if the concept should be expanded to other transit corridors.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Commuters in parts of Cheras and Putrajaya will soon be able to board feeder vans on fixed...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}