Rapid Kuantan

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Rapid Kuantan
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Rapid Kuantan logo
Parent Prasarana Malaysia
Founded2012
Headquarters Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Service type Bus service
Routes16 bus routes
Fleet80 Scania K250UB &K270UB
Daily ridership10,000
Website myrapid.com.my/bus-train/rapid-kuantan/

Rapid Kuantan (styled as rapidKuantan) is a corporate brand owned by Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) to operate stage bus services in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. It was launched on 1 December 2012. [1]

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It currently has a fleet of 80 Scania K-series buses and operates a total of 16 routes. [2] [3]

The operating hours and fares of Rapid Kuantan's bus service are every days from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. The bus fare varies depending on the payment method chosen. The cash fare is RM2.00 for one zone and RM4.00 for two zones. Alternatively, cashless payments will receive a 10% discountuntill further notice. Concession cardholders can also save 50% off the cash fare. [4]

Routes

Route NumberDestination
100 [5] Hentian Bandar - Gambang Resort
101 [6] Hentian Bandar - Indera Sempurna
102 [7] Hentian Bandar - Permatang Badak
200 [8] Hentian Bandar - Teluk Cempedak
300 [9] Hentian Bandar - Taman Impian
301 [10] Hentian Bandar - Bukit Sagu
302 [11] Hentian Bandar - Indera Mahkota 1
303 [12] Hentian Bandar - Terminal Sentral Kuantan
400 [13] Hentian Bandar - Pekan
401 [14] Hentian Bandar - Kuala Pahang
402 [15] Hentian Bandar - SMK Sungai Soi
500 [16] Hentian Bandar - Sungai Lembing
600 [17] Hentian Bandar - Balok Makmur via Jalan Beserah
601 [18] Hentian Bandar - Polisas Semambu
603 [19] Hentian Bandar - PSDC
604 [20] Balok Makmur - Cherating

Former Routes

These are the former routes that have been discontinued by Rapid Kuantan.

Route NumberDestination
103 [21] Hentian Bandar - Gugusan Felda Sg. Panching
201 [22] Hentian Bandar - Taman Gelora
602 [23] Hentian Bandar - Balok Makmur via Kuantan Bypass

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