Sunday, December 21, 2008

Information on Public Land Transport - Malaysia

Buses and taxis are most popular form of transport in Malaysia. Air-conditioned express buses and non-air-conditioned regional buses are available from Kuala Lumpur to many other towns in Peninsular Malaysia, and also between other towns and cities in Malaysia. Buses connecting towns and cities throughout the country charge fares according to the distance covered.
City taxis are required by law to use the meter. There are also minivan type taxis for carrying larger parties and these fares are usually higher.
There is a system of Light Rail Transit (LRT) and a monorail service in Kuala Lumpur.

Limousine and taxi services are available from the airport to hotels in the city as well as other locations. There is also the option of taking the Express Rail Link (ERL) from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station, which is located close to the city.
Interstate taxis are an inexpensive and fast way to travel from one state to another. The interstate taxi stand in Kuala Lumpur is located on the level 2 of the Pudu Raya Bus Terminal.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) has a rail network that stretches from north to south and east to west in Peninsular Malaysia. There is a system of light rail transit (LRT) and monorail service in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. KTM offers several special deals for tourists.

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