Greater KL ridership hits new high

Thrifty commuters: Due to recent price increases, more individuals are opting to use public transport. — SAMUEL ONG/The Star

Demand increased by 11% in July, with rail and bus showing much growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Observers of mobility in Malaysia were pleasantly surprised by the latest official data on public transport ridership released by the Transport Ministry (MOT) as well as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, the country’s largest operator of urban rail and bus services in Klang Valley.