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 6 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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References

  1. ↑ "RapidKuantan to make early public appearance". New Straits Times . Factiva. 8 November 2012.
  2. ↑ "RapidKuantan gears up for VMY". New Straits Times. Factiva. 2 December 2013.
  3. ↑ "Scania delivers 60 buses to RapidKuantan". Just-Auto. Factiva. 28 February 2014.
  4. ↑ "Rapid Kuantan". MyRapid. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 100". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  6. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 101". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  7. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 102". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  8. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 200". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  9. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 300". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  10. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 301". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  11. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 302". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  12. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 303". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  13. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 400". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  14. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 401". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  15. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 402". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  16. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 500". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  17. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 600". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  18. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 601". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  19. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 603". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  20. ↑ "MyRapid - Bus Kiosk Route 604". myrapidbus.prasarana.com.my.
  21. ↑ "https://twitter.com/RapidKuantan/status/820143248811266048". Twitter. Retrieved 22 April 2023.{{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  22. ↑ "Hentian Bandar 201 - Routes, Operating Hours and Fares | MyRapid Your Public Transport Portal". 13 May 2021. Archived from the original on 13 May 2021. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
  23. ↑ "Hentian Bandar 602". 1 December 2017. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
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