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CNY: Free Komtar-Penang Hill shuttle bus service from Jan 29 to Feb 2

GEORGE TOWN — Perbadanan Bukit Bendera Pulau Pinang (PBBPP), in collaboration with Rapid Bus Sdn Bhd and the Penang Government, has announced the launch of a free shuttle bus service to Penang Hill from Komtar here for five days, from Jan 29 to Feb 2, in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebrations.

According to a statement from PBBPP, the service will operate from 9am to 9pm, with eight trips per day in both directions every hour and a half.

Passengers can board the shuttle at the 9 Komtar bus stop located at Jalan Ria (the lower route next to the Rapid Penang kiosk) to reach the Penang Hill Lower Station and vice versa.

“The pick-up and drop-off locations will feature distinct visuals to make the service easier to identify. The shuttle buses are also designed to be wheelchair-friendly for passengers with accessibility needs,” said the statement.

PBBPP also informed that the shuttle buses will be clearly marked as the ‘Penang Hill Free Shuttle Service’ for easy identification. 

PBBPP said that the timetable for the shuttle service is available on the official PBBPP website as well as on their social media platforms.

“If the shuttle bus reaches its maximum capacity, visitors are encouraged to take the Rapid Penang Route 204 bus, which operates from the Weld Quay Bus Terminal via Komtar to Penang Hill at the regular fare. This service operates every 35 minutes during peak hours and every 45 minutes during off-peak hours,” PBBPP said.

PBBPP added that since its launch in 2023, the service has received positive response, with the recent school holiday period in 2024 recording over 1,100 passengers using the free shuttle bus service.

“The consistent increase in passenger numbers highlights the popularity of the free shuttle service among both locals and visitors. It reflects the success of PBBPP’s efforts to improve accessibility and encourage the use of public transport to reduce traffic congestion,” the corporation said. BERNAMA

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