ALOR GAJAH: Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd’s (KTMB) MyRailLife Pass initiative not only makes it easier for school students and persons with disabilities (OKUs) to travel, but also gives them access to interesting tourist spots without spending a single sen.
Senior manager of operations (Passenger Experience and Ticketing System) for KTMB’s KTM Komuter Services Mohd Azhar Abu Bakar said the pass allows holders to enjoy unlimited free rides on all KTM Komuter Klang Valley and KTM Komuter Northern routes, as well as the Eastern Shuttle (Gemas-Tumpat) routes.
"It promotes the use of public transport and adds value to their experience,” he told Bernama after a MyRailLife familiarisation programme at A Famosa Safari Wonderland in Alor Gajah, Melaka.
He said the use of the MyRailLife Pass saw a significant increase in 2024, with 628,091 passengers recorded using it compared to 387,601 in 2023.
As of July this year, 302,892 passengers have used the pass, comprising 96,238 KTM Komuter Klang Valley users and 206,654 KTM Komuter Northern users.
Mohd Azhar said the number is expected to continue rising in line with the ‘Komuter to School’ campaign, which includes collaboration with tourism industry partners.
He added that such collaborations not only encourage the use of public transport but also support the growth of the domestic tourism sector.
Teacher Abdul Halim Mohamed Ghani, 27, said the pass has had a significant impact on students and OKUs as it helps reduce costs and makes travel easier.
"It’s a good incentive that should be continued as it lightens students’ financial burden and gives them more opportunities to carry out activities outside the classroom,” he said.
Echoing the sentiment, student S. Logender, 16, said the pass has helped him cut down on travel costs, especially for long-distance trips.
The MyRailLife pass is an initiative by KTMB and the Transport Ministry which offers free train rides for all OKUs registered with the Welfare Department as well as school students from Standard 1 to Form 6 of ages seven up to 19.
Eligible users can register online via the KITS KTMB mobile app, the KTMB website or at KTMB counters nearby. — Bernama
