Rapid Penang Bus Stops

Rapid Penang Bus Stops range from a pole in the ground to sheltered stops and terminals. The main terminals on the island are the Jetty, Komtar and Balik Pulau terminals. A bus bay has also been created for Teluk Bahang, but this has not been improved to a proper terminal.

Quite a number of bus stops in Penang has also been improved. Although they do provide some shelter, they do not appear to have been constructed out of durable material such as concrete, instead they are built of glass, which doesn't appear long-lasting. Moreover, the glass surfaces are quickly soiled by the indiscriminate bill postings. I would recommend that the authorities consider building proper bus stops of concrete, and have walls that are difficult to paste anything on. These bus stops should also be well lit at night for security reasons.

Rapid Penang buss (30 August 2012)


Signages at many bus stops have improved. I notice this along the main road in Tanjong Tokong as well as the bus stops along Penang Road. In these selected stops, you get details on the different bus routes and frequency - which in my opinion is at best an estimation.

Frequency of buses is still too low to attract more commuters. Alas it's a chicken-and-egg situation, as the authorities are reluctant to invest in putting more buses on the roads without a higher passenger load, and few people are willing to take the bus unless the frequency improves.

Routes of Corridor 1 at Chowrasta Market Bus Stop (30 August 2012)


Bus Frequency Guide (30 August 2012)


Free Central Area Transit bus guide (30 August 2012)

Disclaimer

The information provided here is accurate at time of writing, and may have been updated by the bus service provider without the author's knowledge. Please use the information as guidance and check with Rapid Penang at their information kiosks for the latest route details. The author endeavours to update the information on this page from time to time, but regrets any inaccuracies if there be any.

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