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Free ferry, feeder bus rides in Penang for Thaipusam | Scoop
Penang ferry service will operate for 24 hours a day for the first time to ease traffic congestion. – Bernama filepic, January 16, 2024
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Free ferry, feeder bus rides in Penang for Thaipusam

Free rides would be available from midnight on Jan 24 and until 2am on Jan 26

Bernama
Updated
3:56 PM MYT

 

BUTTERWORTH – The Penang Port Commission (SPPP) and Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port) will be offering free ferry services on January 24 and 26 to facilitate travel for the Hindu community during the upcoming Thaipusam celebration.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the free rides would be available from midnight on January 24 and until 2am on January 26.

He said the ferry service, which would operate 24 hours a day for the first time, is expected to help ease traffic congestion on the island.

“When ferry passengers arrive at the Pangkalan Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal, they will be provided with a free Rapid Penang feeder bus service.

“This bus will stop at places where devotees will offer prayers with the final destination being the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple,” he told a press conference, here today.

Meanwhile, Loke said the Penang Rapid Bus is set to run from 2pm to 1am on January 24, and on January 25, it will operate from 5.30am to 1am the following day (January 26).

He hoped that this effort would boost public transport ridership, especially during the festive season. – January 16, 2024

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