KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 — The Transport Ministry hopes the My50 scheme will be continued under Budget 2025, which will be presented in October.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke highlighted the importance of the initiative, particularly in the Klang Valley, as it facilitates affordable public transport for users and alleviates traffic congestion.
“We’ve seen a significant increase in allocations, such as the My50 initiative, which was raised from RM100 million to RM200 million in last year’s budget. I hope this initiative will be sustained next year,” Loke said.
He expressed pride at the rising number of My50 users, which exceeds 200,000 a month.
“Rail users in the Klang Valley now average nearly 900,000 daily, and when combined with bus services, we see over 1.1 million riders each day,” he said at a press conference after witnessing the parking space sale and purchase agreement signing between Malaysia Rapid Transit System Sdn Bhd and Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd here today.
Loke emphasised the need for ongoing efforts to enhance public transport to increase accessibility for more city dwellers, particularly in the Klang Valley, and especially in order to address traffic congestion issues in the area.
“I hope the Finance Ministry will consider the various initiatives and projects we have proposed,” he said.
My50 is an unlimited travel pass that costs RM50 for 30 days, for users to ride trains and buses operated by Prasarana in the Klang Valley.
— Bernama
