SEPANG: A new set of monthly rail passes offering reduced fares has been introduced for Malaysians working at KL International Airport (KLIA), Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, to make commuting more affordable.
The passes – MyKLIA Monthly TravelCard (MTC) and the MyPutrajaya MTC – provided by Express Rail Link (ERL), are exclusively targeted at Malaysians working at either terminal of KLIA, as well as civil servants working or living in Putrajaya or Cyberjaya.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the cheaper passes were introduced as part of the government’s response to the crisis in the Middle East.
“We want to encourage public transport use, which indirectly reduces fuel usage.
“It also helps those working in said areas to reduce the use of motor vehicles and fuel as well,” he said when launching the passes at the ERL station at KLIA’s Terminal 2 here yesterday.
The minister added that the government is not spending any money, with the price difference absorbed by the concessionaire.
“As concessionaires, we encourage them to do their part to improve ridership, which is only hovering at about 60%,” he said.
Loke also said the initiative will be trialled for three months, with a view of extending it if proven successful.
He urged all employers at KLIA to register their employees directly with ERL to ensure eligibility to purchase the MyKLIA MTC pass.
“If all companies are on board, there will definitely be a good response for this initiative.”
