Rapid On-Demand (ROD), the on-demand transit service operated by Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, has been around for a few months now since 2025. Recently, the company confirmed that it will transition to a permanent fixed fare of RM2 starting 1 February 2026, concluding the RM1 promotional pilot period that has been in place since its launch.
Fare Change and Expansion Plans
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Petaling Jaya by Sharul Azwa Abd Rani, Head of Planning and Strategy at Prasarana Malaysia. The updated pricing will apply to commuters holding a range of Rapid passes, including My50, Rapid Kota, Rapid Kembara and Rapid Keluarga, as the service moves away from the proof-of-concept phase toward a stable pricing model for everyday users. The RM1 fare that characterised the pilot period will officially end with the switch to the new fixed fare structure next month.
Alongside the fare change, Prasarana is preparing a significant operational expansion that will introduce 300 electric vans (EVs) into the ROD fleet between late 2027 and the end of 2028. Of these, 130 EVs are earmarked for deployment in the Klang Valley while 170 will serve routes in Penang, reflecting the company’s efforts to broaden coverage and strengthen service reliability. The expansion will also see ROD’s footprint grow with the addition of 22 new operational zones in the Klang Valley and 23 in Penang. Currently, the service operates across 82 zones, with 71 in the Klang Valley and 11 in Penang.
Improving Accessibility and Services
Prasarana has indicated that enhancing accessibility for persons with disabilities will be part of its ongoing operational planning for Rapid On-Demand. The focus will include evaluating and integrating features to better support riders with diverse needs as the service scales up. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.
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