Saturday, May 26, 2012

Travelling Around by Rapid Penang


For travelers who enjoy using public transport to go around, Rapid Penang buses are perhaps the best choice. This is because: 1) Penang taxis generally don't use meters. 2) Other bus companies are not as efficient as Rapid Penang.


There are three main interchange stations for the buses in island.
1. Komtar Bus Terminal
2. Bukit Jambul Bus Station
3. Ferry Bus Station

In general, if you do not know where to take your preferred bus, just hop into any bus and stop at Komtar. Then, take you preferred bus in Komtar because ALL buses pass Komtar.

Some helpful links:
1. Rapid Kiosk(Help Centres)
http://www.rapidpg.com.my/rapid-services/rapid-info-counter/

2. All Rapid Routes
http://www.rapidpg.com.my/journey-planner/route-maps/

3. Rapid T&T Previleges
http://www.rapidpg.com.my/tourist-passport/

Eventhough I encourage you to take Rapid buses, but if you do happen to see any other buses like Transit and Yellow bus, do feel free to have a try.

Penang Green Citizens Programme

 Register for Penang Green Citizens Programme

 ( Link: http://greenstate.penang.gov.my/greencitizen/)

You would receive this card too for free.

Pledges to make:
work to save water, conserve electricity, support the anti-smoking initiative, reduce plastic bag usage, stop open burning, stop littering, work to reduce carbon footprint, cut down the use of polystyrene, help create a caring society and observe the 3Rs – Reduce, Recycle, Reuse.

Further information:  http://www.pgc.com.my/index.php/program-and-projects/penang-green-citizens-programme-program-warga-hijau-pulau-pinang