Rapid Bus trials new EV buses with Rapid KL and Rapid Penang
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Rapid Bus is testing new electric buses from Foton and Golden Dragon in Sunway BRT and Rapid Penang lines ahead of a wider fleet rollout.
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Prasarana Malaysia ’s subsidiary, Rapid Bus , has begun testing electric buses across its Rapid KL and Rapid Penang networks. These tests serve as preparation for a wider deployment of EV buses into the Rapid Bus fleet over the coming years.
Besides route testing, Rapid Bus stated that it is also setting up the necessary supporting ecosystem for the new EV buses . This includes charging infrastructure, maintenance facilities, technical training, and related operational requirements .
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- Oct 7, 2026
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