Kuala lumpur: Rapid On-Demand (ROD) will adopt a fixed fare of RM2 starting Feb 1, marking the end of its RM1 promotional phase and the transition to a permanent pricing model. Head of Planning and Strategy at Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, Sharul Azwa Abd Rani, stated that the revised fare will apply to holders of My50, Rapid Kota, Rapid Kembara, and Rapid Keluarga passes.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the current fare will conclude with the Proof of Concept (POC) period. "Starting Feb 1, the fixed fare will take effect," she said during a media briefing at Menara Prasarana. Sharul Azwa also announced plans to gradually introduce 300 electric vans (EVs) into the ROD service between late 2027 and the end of 2028 to expand coverage and strengthen operations.

Of these EVs, 130 will be deployed in the Klang Valley and 170 in Penang, aligning with plans to increase operational zones. "In the Klang Valley, 22 new zones will be added, while 23 new zones will be introduced in Penang," she noted. Currently, ROD covers 82 zones, with 71 in the Klang Valley and 11 in Penang.

Additionally, Sharul Azwa emphasized that Prasarana is focusing on enhancing ROD services for persons with disabilities, considering operational features and future planning to better accommodate all users.