Bought a new MyRapid Card at the Mihajah LRT Station in the morning.
During this promotion period the basic card costs RM10.00 with a stored cash value of RM8.00. You can top up the amount any time when your credit balance runs low. Topping up can be done via the counter or the vending machine. The card can be use for both the Ampang and the Kelana Jaya lines. As long as you have enough credit in your account you can travel freely to any destination of your choice.
When you scan the card upon entering the station platform the the electronic reader in the turnpike machine will show the stored cash value available in your account. And when you rescan upon exiting at the following station the machine reader will show the credit balance available in your account after deducting the train fare.
On my return trip at Mihajah Station after work I reloaded the card for an additional RM50.00 just for the experience of using the vending machine. The process of reloading the cash value is relatively simple, much like paying your car parking ticket using the vending machine.
For a daily LRT commuter like me it makes sense to use the card as it saves the hassle of carrying lots of loose change and also waiting in a long line at the vending machine to buy tokens. However, for the infrequent traveler, buying single journey tokens will also get you a ride to your destination.
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