KUALA LUMPUR: Rapid KL kicked off 2025 on a historic note, handling nearly 1.5 million passengers on Dec 31, marking it the highest daily ridership in its history.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) reported a 30 percent increase compared to Rapid KL’s average daily ridership in 2024. This surge was attributed to the high visitor turnout at New Year’s Eve celebration venues such as KLCC, TRX, Lalaport, Bukit Bintang, Pasar Seni, and Sunway.

Records indicate that rail services accounted for 1.27 million passengers, with the Kajang line seeing the highest ridership at 368,018 passengers. Meanwhile, 207,266 passengers utilized bus services, including the Demand Responsive Transit (DRT).

Prasarana Group President and CEO Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah highlighted the success as a result of meticulous planning and coordination with authorities such as the police, event organizers, and related agencies. Rapid KL’s ability to manage large-scale operations was further supported by nearly 3,000 front-line staff who worked until the end of operations at 3 a.m.

Mohd Azharuddin expressed that the achievement of this new record motivates Rapid KL to continue striving to provide excellent and efficient services to all public transport users. He also emphasized the company’s commitment to enhancing user experiences and introducing better initiatives in the coming year, including the procurement of new electric buses and DRT vans, as well as the opening of the Shah Alam Line.