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The new Shah Alam LRT3 line has officially opened, and now is the perfect time to give it a try
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently announced that rides on the newly launched Shah Alam LRT3 line will be free for one month, from 29 June until 31 July.
The free travel also includes Prasarana-operated feeder bus services along the route.
Free parking is also provided at the designated six Park N' Ride facilities on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line: Kayu Ara, Pasar Klang, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Damansara Idaman, Seri Andalas, and Johan Setia.
Although rides are free throughout the promotional period, passengers are still required to tap in and tap out at the fare gates using their preferred payment method or transit card
Those using a Touch 'n Go card or a Rapid KL Travel Pass (including My50, Rapid Bulanan, Rapid Kota, Rapid Kembara, Rapid Keluarga, Rapid Mesra, Rapid Pelajar, and Rapid Emas) must ensure their card is active and has a minimum stored value of RM5 before entering the station.
Alternatively, passengers can obtain a QR ticket from the Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) before boarding.
No fare will be deducted during the free travel period.
The 37.8km Shah Alam Line runs from Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya to Johan Setia in Klang, with 20 stations serving communities across Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Klang
According to the New Straits Times, the line is expected to benefit more than two million residents, while Prasarana estimates it will serve around 67,000 passengers daily in its first year.
Speaking at the launch, Anwar said the new line is part of the government's push to improve public transportation and make commuting more convenient for Malaysians
He also expressed hope that the free fare period will encourage more people to give the LRT a try, especially along the heavily congested Klang, Shah Alam, and Petaling Jaya corridor.
According to the prime minister, reducing the number of private vehicles on the road could help save commuters time and fuel while also lowering carbon emissions.
At the same time, he reminded the Transport Ministry and Prasarana to ensure the project is managed efficiently and transparently, stressing that public infrastructure should deliver value without unnecessary leakages or excessive costs.
