How many users have bought the new RM100 monthly travel pass?

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100,800 Users Have Purchased the RM100 Monthly Travel Pass

As of the latest reporting, 100,800 individuals have purchased the new RM100 monthly travel pass. This pass provides unlimited access to all Rapid Rail and bus services, a measure introduced by the government on January 1st to make public transportation more affordable. The initiative is projected to cost the government RM240 million annually in subsidies.
Impact of Subsidised Passes on Ridership

The introduction of these subsidised travel passes has had a notable impact on public transport usage. In January, ridership for the Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) MRT line alone saw a 40 per cent increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Overall, Rapid Rail services experienced a 13 per cent rise in ridership during the same month.
Current Ridership vs. Cost Recovery Needs

Despite the surge in passengers, the MRT SBK line, which cost RM23 billion to construct and has a daily capacity of half a million riders, is still operating below the volume required to recoup its costs. Passenger numbers on the SBK line averaged 140,000 daily over the past two years. A 40 per cent increase, as seen in January, would bring the total to approximately 196,000 daily passengers, exceeding the previous target of 150,000 daily passengers. However, this is still short of the estimated 250,000 daily passengers needed for Rapid Rail to break even.
Pass Options and Target Audience

The government has introduced two types of subsidised travel passes. The RM100 monthly pass offers comprehensive access to Rapid Rail and bus services. A more affordable RM50 monthly pass is available, specifically intended for lower-income households, and is restricted to bus services only. These passes were implemented to address concerns that fares for services like the MRT and LRT were too expensive for the general population.

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