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Road Transport in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Guide - Transport
 While
the city is well connected with highways and roads, self drive by visitors is
not recommended, if you are not familiar with its many one way roads and
highways and its multiple meaning direction signboards. This is even admitted by
local drivers as new roads and highways as well as changes in traffic are made
on a regular basis. The best to get around would by taxi or by chauffer driven
private cars.
Currently, only 16 percent of the population uses public transportation.
Commuters cite poor quality of service as the main reason for the low usage.
Useful Links ~
• Check traffic conditions
on Highways throughout Peninsula Malaysia
By the National Traffic Management Centre of the Malaysia
Highway Authority
(Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia)
• Check traffic conditions in
and around Kuala Lumpur
By Integrated Transport Information System (IT IS)
 Private
Car Transport
It would be best if you plan to do a lot of traveling in and around the city to
do so by private car transport with an English speaking driver to take you
around. From around RM 360 / USD 109 per day (8 hrs use), the vehicle would be
at your disposal without the hassle of looking for transport when you need it or
seeking directions or information on places etc. You will in all probability
will have gained a friend in the city as well..
 City Bus Services
Buses generally are air-conditioned and serve to connect commuters to the
various parts of the city and its outlying residential areas. Rapid KL is the
main service provider of mass public transportation in the city and the Klang Valley via an
integrated bus network.
This is best left to the locals as the bus system is a bit confusing to the
uninitiated. If you do choose to take the bus make sure you have plenty of small
change on hand for your fare.
Useful Links ~
• City Bus Network / Schedule & Frequency / Operating Hours
By Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras (RAPID KL)
Express Buses
KL is also the hub for bus coach travel to other destinations within Peninsula
Malaysia. Coaches are all air-conditioned and fares are competitively cheap.
The main terminal is the Puduraya Station, which is a hot and rather congested
place. There are other various terminals located at different parts of the city.
Bus Terminals -
Hentian Puduraya - Main Bus Terminal, Kuala Lumpur
Coaches arriving and leaving from all parts of Malaysia
Situated : Jalan Pudu. Walking distance from KL Chinatown
Note - Taxis picking up customers, often charge an exorbitant sum - sometimes
refusing to run the taxi meter but instead negotiate on rates. The taxi rate
hits sky high after midnight.
Hentian Putra, Kuala Lumpur
Mainly catering to East Coast Malaysia - Terengganu, Kelantan etc
Situated: Jalan Putra. Directly opposite Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)
Note - Getting taxis can be a problem for late arrivals or early arrivals.
Hentian Duta, Kuala Lumpur
Mainly catering to Northern States. The main coach company here is Transnasional
Coach Services. Many of the other operators, are still stationed at Puduraya Bus
Terminal
Situated: Jalan Duta. Right Next to the Hockey Stadium and Duta Tennis Courts.
Note - The inaccessibility. Apart from taxis, and the occassional bus - it is a
distance from town
Pekeliling Bus Station, Kuala Lumpur
Mainly going off to the Eastern states including Kuantan & Jerantut.
Situated: Jalan Pekeliling.
Taxis
Taxis are plentiful in Kuala Lumpur and are usually the easiest way to travel
about Kuala Lumpur. There are two types of taxis standard and premium. Standard
taxis are usually smaller sedan cars and can be found easily. The Premium taxis
are the bigger more comfortable saloon cars. Start Fares for a standard taxi is
RM 2.00 for the first kilometre then 10 sen for each additional 200 meters while
that a premium taxi is RM 4.00
While taxis fares are cheap (going by the meter), the taxi drivers here tend to
have a reputation of overcharging and taking advantage of the unwary tourist.
Once you get into the taxi it is best to confirm with the taxi driver that the
meter will be used and before getting underway - then be sure to check that
meter is running. Most drivers will use the meter but if you do encounter a
driver who is unwilling just get out and hail another cab.
Other points to bear in mind - You will be charged RM 1.00 for each bag placed
in the boot. There is a RM 1.00 surcharge for taking a taxi from a queue at a
hotel. As well as there is a 50% surcharge levied between 12.00 midnight and
6.00am and a 20 sen surcharge per additional passenger. And lastly be advised
meters are often not used outside Kuala Lumpur - in such areas you'll need to
bargain the fare before you head off.
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