The Ministry of Transport (MOT) announced that individuals with special needs, students under 17 years old and senior citizens over 60 years old in 3 states can now travel for free using the myBAS stage bus service.
Taking to his official Facebook page, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook elaborated that the free myBAS service is available on 58 routes in the states of Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Johor.
Available starting yesterday (15 August), Loke said that this initiative was under the Stage Bus Service Transformation programme that is aimed to help reduce the living cost of the people and to promote the use of public transportation.
In the video, the Transport Minister added that eligible individuals only have to bring their MyKad, MyKid or MyTentera identification document or the OKU card issued by the Welfare Department when applying for the myBASKonsesi card. Furthermore, the eligible individuals only have to renew the card annually.
Besides that, Loke also said that children below 6 years old do not need to apply for the card as they already can travel for free using myBAS services.
He further announced that the free rides initiative for targeted groups will be expanded to other states in stages.
Awesome! So, what do you guys think of this initiative by MOT? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.
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