{
  "id": 865008,
  "title": "LRT3 fares kick in tomorrow after six-week free travel period",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/lrt3-fares-kick-in-tomorrow-after-six-week-free-travel-period",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T11:40:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1511246/lrt3-fares-kick-tomorrow-after-six-week-free-travel-period"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shah Alam residents will start paying for Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) rides tomorrow, following a six-week trial period of free travel. Rapid KL announced the shift to a paid service will also cover its shuttle bus and Park N Ride facilities. The introduction of charges marks a significant step in operating the Shah Alam Line after the period of complimentary use, which was well-received by the public. Rapid KL extended thanks to all users for their support and trust in public transport during the trial. Passengers were advised to ensure their fare cards had at least RM5 for their journeys. The LRT3's official MyRapid website provides fare rates, and concessionary fares through the MyRapid Concession Card are available for eligible groups, such as students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. These passengers can use their concession cards to enjoy applicable fare rates. Rapid KL encourages the public to continue utilizing the Shah Alam Line and considers it an option for convenient, safer, and smoother daily travel.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM: Passengers on the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line will have to pay for their rides from tomorrow, after enjoying six weeks of free travel.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Free rides are over: LRT3 Shah Alam Line passengers start paying tomorrow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/free-rides-are-over-lrt3-shah-alam-line-passengers-start-paying",
        "published": "2026-08-14T11:33:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}