KTM Komuter fares up next month

Kuala Lumpur: KTM Komuter fares up next month, with the highest increase being RM 7.10 for a single trip.

   The fare hike, which was putt off in May, will take effect on December 2.

   KTM Bhd. president Lt Kol (B) Sarbini Tijan said the fare would be increased by 4 sen per km for the  Tanjung Malim- Sungai Gadut anf Batu Caves- Port Klang routes.

   A trip from Sungai Gadut to Tanjung Malim will soon cost RM9.20, an increase of 58%.

   Other routes such as KL Sentral- Kuala Lumpur saw an increase of 20%(20 sen),KL Sentral to Midvalley at 80%(80 sen) and KL Sentral to Subang Jaya at 81%(RM1.30).

  Even with the increase, Sarbini said they were still unable to cover operational costs with the 15sen per km approved by the Government.

  “To break even, we should be charging 20 sen per km”

   The cost savings will be used for a new automatic fare-collection system, a project to integrate a cashless framework for MRT LRT as well as the KTM Komuter and to install WiFi routes on its coaches.

   Passengers using Touch n Go cards can get up to 20% discount, while those buying weekly tickets and monthly tickets can enjoy up to 20% and 30% discounts respectively. 

   Only KTM Komuter lines in the Klang Valley are affected by the revision. Fares for KTM Intercity routes remain unchanged.