{
  "id": 865705,
  "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-865705",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T11:33:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/14/free-rides-are-over-lrt3-shah-alam-line-passengers-start-paying-tomorrow/231395"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shah Alam residents will begin paying for Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Alam Line rides as of tomorrow, after a six-week period of complimentary travel, according to Rapid KL. The announcement extends to shuttle bus services and Park N’ Ride facilities. The free travel period was well received by the public, and Rapid KL thanks all users for their support and trust in public transport. To ensure a smooth journey, passengers are advised to have at least RM5 on their fare cards. MyRapid website offers fare rates for the Shah Alam Line, with concessionary fares available for eligible categories like students, senior citizens, and the disabled. Rapid KL encourages continued support for the Shah Alam Line as a convenient, safe, and efficient mode of daily travel.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM, Aug 14 — After six weeks of enjoying free fares, passengers on the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) Shah Ala...",
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      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-14T11:40:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}