In the event that you are travelling to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and you want to travel around the city without spending a fortune, you can always make use of Go KL City Bus that doesn’t require you to pay anything. Yes, the service is completely free and it enables you to explore the city even with the lowest budget possible.
Go KL City Bus
The bus service will take you to the most popular and important points in Kuala Lumpur, such as landmarks, shopping malls, train stations, and other popular districts. You can easily recognize it from afar as it is different from the regular bus. The bus has a lilac exterior appearance that makes it catchy. Besides the AC, the bus also has free WiFi and wheelchair ramps (dedicated for the disabled).
This bus is able to accommodate 65 people and it has 4 main routes, covering the Red, Blue, Purple, and Green Line. During off-peak hours, the bus runs within 15 minutes of intervals while it runs within 5 minutes of intervals during peak hours. Can you easily go aboard and get off on the specific points? Why not? That’s the idea of why this bus is created!
If you want to explore Kuala Lumpur but you don’t want to be bothered with the right transportation or which route to take, this city bus can be a great alternative. Simply hop on it and it will take you to the places you want to explore. It’s not only inexpensive but it is also efficient and helpful to assist travellers who are confused about their destinations and directions.
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Accessing the Free Bus Service
Another cool thing about the bus is that it is eco-friendly because it is running on compressed natural gas. It operates from 6 AM to 11 PM from Monday to Thursday, and from 6 AM to 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, it runs from7 AM to 11 PM.
Each of the Line or Route has different stops that enable passengers to access the bus easily. Green Route (connecting KLCC and Bukit Bintang) has 14 stops, Blue Route has 17 stops, Red Route has 19 stops, and Purple Route has 15 stops.
Here is an example route of the Green Route. When you take the bus, the 14 stops include:
- Angkasaraya (the British Council)
- KLCC (for Aquaria, Suria Mall, Twin Petronas Towers, etc)
- Life Center (for entertainment and dining)
- Concorde Hotel (including Bukit Nanas Monorail Station, Shangri-La Hotel, and Hard Rock Cafe)
- MaTiC (Malaysia Tourism Center)
- Wisma Rohas Perkasa
- Bukit Bintang
- Starhill Gallery
- Pavilion
- Citibank
- KL Convention Center
- Menara KH
- Menara Atlan
The Green route above is just the example of one route only. If you want to get the detailed information of all the routes, it is better that you check the site and learn them thoroughly.
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Helpful Tips for Enjoyable Travel
Keep in mind that the bus is available for both locals and also tourists. Basically, everyone is allowed to use the service. At peak hours, it can be very busy, which is pretty understandable and normal. After all, 85% of the users are Malaysians using the service to commute to and from work. If you want to enjoy the service conveniently, it is better to travel during off-peak hours to avoid the rush and the packed condition.
Moreover, it is advisable that you stay updated to the official site so you know any changes or updates happening to the service. It is always possible that the service has some changes (to the route or the schedule) and they usually provide the information through the site.
If you are planning on going to Malaysia for your next holiday, be prepared. Make plans and reservations. For the flight service, go to Airpaz and manage the flight options like Air Asia or Malaysia Airlines.
