Grab Malaysia and Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) have signed a memorandum to provide a convenient “first and last mile connectivity” service for passengers on the country’s main rail network. According to theSundaily, Grab Malaysia country head Sean Goh said the partnership is about providing first and last mile connectivity for KTM passengers.
According to KTM CEO Mohd Rani Hisham Samsudin, the partnership with Grab, which dates back to about a year ago, will provide an excellent transportation option for KTMB commuters. “The last mile is important for commuters which we call connectivity, and Grab provides an alternative option for the commuters.”
“Apart from establishing a network with local authorities, bus and taxi operators, Grab also provides the middle connectivity between our stations to public transport users,” he told the press at a conference.
The partnership will also see Grab providing discounted rides to and from the KTM Kuala Lumpur railway station for the upcoming KTMB Skypark Link Run on April 15. This is in conjunction with the opening of a new KTM station called the Terminal Skypark, as well as a new train service, the Skypark Link.
The Skypark Link – scheduled to begin operations in May 2018 – is a train service that will cater for passengers who require transportation to the Subang-Skypark Terminal.
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Kudos to Grab and KTM!! How come red white Teksi never thought of this ??
red and yellow teksi guys are all gangsters who spend all their time protesting instead of improving customer experience.
Majority of em only think of big fat bills.
How about KTM rent a (motor)bike?? 5 years ago they would have laugh at mobike rent a bicycle. 30 years ago they would have laugh at Amazon.
Cute, but when I need a last mile ride, they always refuse to take me. I strongly suspect this is because the distance is too short. But when I use Uber, I can find a ride. Confirming my suspicion.
See this is how grab find more customer….how some taxi driver find customer—>block grab/uber from entering ktm station
KTM is disappointingly inefficient as they are laying the dual tracks. Too much headache to satisfy my punctuality. As for GRAB, and depending on the locations and their arrival time, normally I am meticulous. Sometimes the drivers take too long to arrive at the pickup destinations. Other times, well, if the trip costs only RM 5, chances are the search may take sometime. I do see a comment below disparaging taxi drivers. However, some Uber and Grab are local taxis as well. Of course if they are Uber or Grab they stick to the company’s rules and policies and not taxi’s policies.
how does it work? like is there special button in the apps?